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Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box
Antique Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box

Located in London, GB

A small Sinhalese Porcupine Quill Box with a sliding lid. The panels of porcupine quill panels arranged in a chevron pattern, bordered with ebony and bone inlaid banding.

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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's
Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's

Striking Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Desk Study Box Circa 1920's

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Eyecatching Ceylonese rectangular porcupine quill box with decoration of ebonised casing and striking porcupine quills and infills of white and black bone 'dots' Sliding lid reveals...

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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Exquisite Petite Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Keepsake Box Circa 1920's
Exquisite Petite Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Keepsake Box Circa 1920's

Exquisite Petite Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Keepsake Box Circa 1920's

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Petite and charming Ceylonese rectangular porcupine quill box with ebonised casing and inlaid bone decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Porcupine Quills, Ceylon, 1920
Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Porcupine Quills, Ceylon, 1920

Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Porcupine Quills, Ceylon, 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian quill box handcrafted and decorated with porcupine quills and bone dots.

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box
Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box

Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Anglo Indian rectangular porcupine quill, bone and parquetry box. The box with a hinged lid that opens to reveal embossed red velvet lining and a decorated wood panel.

Category

20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

An Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box, 20th Century
An Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box, 20th Century

An Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box, 20th Century Description: Constructed from wood, featuring naturally shed porcupine quills inlaid between decorative bands.

Category

20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot
Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces All quills are present and in excellent order. Int...

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Vintage 1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

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H 6 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

Quill Basket Box

Located in Middleburg, VA

This basket box is an impeccable example of Indian porcupine quill basket and box craftsmanship and is one of the nicest we've had.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Porcupine Quill box
Porcupine Quill box

Porcupine Quill box

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H 3.5 in W 8 in D 6 in

Porcupine Quill box

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful porcupine quill box in great condition from Sri Lanka

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Vintage 1980s Sri Lankan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.14 in W 10.04 in D 4.34 in

Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in London, by appointment only

Anglo Indian porcupine quill box.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Horn, Sandalwood

19th c. Porcupine Quill box
19th c. Porcupine Quill box

19th c. Porcupine Quill box

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H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

19th c. Porcupine Quill box

Located in Houston, TX

Anglo-Indian ivory and ebony inset porcupine quill box in excellent condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Ebony

19th Century Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

19th Century Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Porcupine quill box with an inset tray with nine individual compartments.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Key
19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Key

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Key

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Stunning Porcupine Quill Box, made from black wood with porcupine quill decorations.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Other

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Working Key
19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Working Key

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box with Working Key

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-Century British Colonial handcrafted porcupine quill box with a working lock and key.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Antique Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Porcupine Quill Box

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H 6 in W 12.5 in D 9 in

Antique Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing rare antique box crafted in tropical hardwoods, porcupine quills, and bone dot inlays.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Antique Ceylonese Hexagonal Porcupine Quill Box, 19th Century
Antique Ceylonese Hexagonal Porcupine Quill Box, 19th Century

Antique Ceylonese Hexagonal Porcupine Quill Box, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine antique Ceylonese hexagonal shaped ebony and porcupine quill box marked GALLE (Galle was an important trading post in Ceylon).

Category

Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Ebony

Porcupine Quill Boxes and Tray
Porcupine Quill Boxes and Tray

Porcupine Quill Boxes and Tray

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual 19th Century Anglo-Indian ivory inlaid ebony and porcupine quill basket and boxes

Category

Antique 19th Century Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Ivory

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 3.75 in W 10.25 in L 3.75 in

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo-Indian box with porcupine quills framed by rosewood with circular bone inlay.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.25 in

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo-Indian box with porcupine quills framed by rosewood with circular bone inlay.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Hexagon Form Porcupine Quill Box
Hexagon Form Porcupine Quill Box

Hexagon Form Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4 in W 9 in D 7.5 in

Hexagon Form Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo Indian lidded box crafted in porcupine quills, indigenous hardwood, and decorated with bone dots.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Antique Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Antique Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in

Antique Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo-Indian hinged box. Crafted with rosewood, porcupine quills, and decorated with bone dots inside and out.

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Anglo-Indian Round Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Round Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Round Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo-Indian shallow bowl with porcupine quills framed by rosewood with circular bone inlay. Unusual form, will make a great key tray! Made in colonial Ceylon, present day Sri Lanka.  

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.34 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Copenhagen, K

Lovely Anglo-Indian porcupine, ebony and bone quill box, with nine small removable compartments on top of one big.

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Antique 1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good mid-19th century Indian box constructed of rows of porcupine quills in a bone inlaid ebony framework, the fitted interior with removable tray of nine lidded compartments, the qu...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Hexagonal Ceylonese Ebony and Porcupine Quill Box
Hexagonal Ceylonese Ebony and Porcupine Quill Box

Hexagonal Ceylonese Ebony and Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Hexagonal box covered in porcupine quills set in a framework of bone inlaid ebony, the conforming lid with six sloped panels centering a divided center panel with a brass handle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique 19th century British Colonial handcrafted porcupine quill and ebony box, made in Matara, Ceylon the colonial name for Sri Lanka.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Rectangular Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Bone Inlaid Ebony Trim
Rectangular Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Bone Inlaid Ebony Trim

Rectangular Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Bone Inlaid Ebony Trim

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A fine Ceylonese box of rectangular form with porcupine quills set into a framework of bone inlaid ebony.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Interior Divided Tray
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Interior Divided Tray

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Interior Divided Tray

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A large rectangular box made of dark hardwood inlaid with bone dots framing panels of porcupine quill.

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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo-Indian Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Quill Box

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H 5 in W 8.25 in D 11.5 in

Anglo-Indian Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Exotic Ceylonese or Anglo Indian porcupine quill box with all the intricate craftsmanship you would expect, including bone dots, 12 interior compartments in a separate removable cont...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Large Quill Box
Large Quill Box

Large Quill Box

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H 4.5 in W 10.5 in D 7.75 in

Large Quill Box

Located in New York, NY

Large 19th Century porcupine quill box with ebony and ivory detail. The interior tray fitted with nine covered compartments.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

DOME QUILL BOX
DOME QUILL BOX

DOME QUILL BOX

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H 4 in W 8.25 in D 6.25 in

DOME QUILL BOX

Located in New York, NY

19th Century dome-shaped-top porcupine quill box with ebony and ivory detail. The inside top intricately inlaid with an elephant design and signed: “Ceylon”.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

19th Century Anglo - Indian Quill Box
19th Century Anglo - Indian Quill Box

19th Century Anglo - Indian Quill Box

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H 6 in W 12 in D 8 in

19th Century Anglo - Indian Quill Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

19th Century Anglo-Indian porcupine quill box, the stave panel constructed frame in ebony with bone or ivory inlay, the interior having flower inlay pattern on the underside of lid, ...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Bone

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Pen Box
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Pen Box

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Pen Box

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H 1.875 in W 8 in D 3.875 in

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Pen Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo-Indian box with porcupine quills framed by rosewood with circular bone inlay.

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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Antique Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Letter Box
Antique Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Letter Box

Antique Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Letter Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo-Indian basket or letter box crafted with indigenous hardwood, porcupine quills, and decorated with bone dots.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Decorative Box
Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Decorative Box

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Decorative Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo Indian box decorated with bone discs and porcupine quills between bands of ebony.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Basket
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Basket

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Basket

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H 3.5 in W 9 in D 7 in

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Basket

Located in Stamford, CT

An unusual Anglo-Indian porcupine quill, rosewood with bone inlay letter basket.

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Antique 1880s Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Antique Anglo Indian Celonese Porcupine Quill Basket
Antique Anglo Indian Celonese Porcupine Quill Basket

Antique Anglo Indian Celonese Porcupine Quill Basket

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo Indian Celonese porcupine quill basket with a Hardwood Frame dotted with inlaid bone. Having a hinged lid which opens to reveal an interior decorated in exciting inlaid...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Antique Quill Box
Antique Quill Box

Antique Quill Box

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H 4 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

Antique Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique quill box handcrafted in India with mahogany and rosewood then decorated with porcupine quills and bone dots.

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Anglo-Indian Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Quill Box

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H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

Anglo-Indian Quill Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good mid-19th century porcupine quill decorated box, having bands of striated quills between bone inlaid ebony stiles, the interior with inlaid panel to lid, the whole with good pati...

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Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Rosewood Tea Caddy with Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Detailing
Rosewood Tea Caddy with Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Detailing

Rosewood Tea Caddy with Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Detailing

Located in New York, NY

Made of rosewood, this antique tea caddy is distinguished by its porcupine quill detailing. Featuring elements of ebony and ivory dots, the hinge lidded box has been recently restore...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tea Caddies

Materials

Ivory, Ebony

Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Elephant Inlay
Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Elephant Inlay

Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Elephant Inlay

Located in Greenwich, CT

An Anglo-Indian box of porcupine quills in a tray shape with a lid.

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony, Bone

Antique Porcupine Quill Box
Antique Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Porcupine Quill Box

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H 5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

Antique Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Fascinating antique porcupine quill box with a hardwood frame decorated with inlaid bone dots.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 3.5 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Anglo-Indian porcupine quill box crafted with a hard wood hexagon shaped frame decorated with inlaid bone dots.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Stunning Porcupine Quill Box, made from black wood with porcupine quill decorations.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Bentwood

Ceylonese Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Ceylonese Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Ceylonese Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 3.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Ceylonese Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Ceylonese Anglo Indian porcupine quill box with a hardwood frame highlighted by inlaid bone dots.

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20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Anglo-Indian Round Lidded Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Round Lidded Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Round Lidded Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Round porcupine quill box framed by rosewood with circular bone inlay.

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Hexagonal Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Hexagonal Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Hexagonal Porcupine Quill Box

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H 5.25 in W 12.5 in D 10.75 in

Anglo-Indian Hexagonal Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A substantial Anglo-Indian hexagonal porcupine quill box comprised of dark hardwood with inlaid bone dots framing the regimented panels of porcupine quills.

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20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Anglo-Indian Large Rectangular Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Large Rectangular Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Large Rectangular Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.75 in W 10.75 in D 8.38 in

Anglo-Indian Large Rectangular Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A substantial Anglo-Indian rectangular porcupine quill box comprised of dark hardwood with inlaid bone dots framing the regimented panels of porcupine quills with a central brass han...

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20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Handwritten Message to Brown Owl, Aug 1939
Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Handwritten Message to Brown Owl, Aug 1939

Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box with Handwritten Message to Brown Owl, Aug 1939

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Charming Ceylonese rectangular porcupine quill box with ebonized casing and inlaid bone decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 6 in W 12 in D 8 in

Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo Indian box crafted in ebony and porcupine quills and decorated with inlaid bone dots.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Anglo Indian antique lidded box crafted in indigenous hardwood decorated in porcupine quills and bone dots inside and out.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo Indian antique lidded box crafted in hardwood decorated in porcupine quills and bone dots inside and out.

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

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H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

Antique Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare antique Indian porcupine quill lidded box crafted in indigenous hardwood decorated with bone dots and opens to reveal nine lidded compartments in a removable tray.

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Small Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box
Rare Small Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Rare Small Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

With a hardwood frame and a rare small size, this Anglo-Indian box decorated with inset organic colored porcupine quills and bone dots.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Anglo-Indian Round Lidded Porcupine Quill Box
Anglo-Indian Round Lidded Porcupine Quill Box

Anglo-Indian Round Lidded Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Anglo-Indian round lidded box with porcupine quills framed by rosewood with circular bone inlay.

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique 19th-Century British Colonial porcupine quill and ebony box, made in Ceylon the colonial name for Sri Lanka.

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Antique Porcupine Quill Box. Sri Lanka, 19th Century
Antique Porcupine Quill Box. Sri Lanka, 19th Century

Antique Porcupine Quill Box. Sri Lanka, 19th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely quill box Ebony and porcupine quill Good condition Free UK shipping.

Category

Antique 1880s Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Handsome Collectible Late 19th Century Porcupine Quill Box
Handsome Collectible Late 19th Century Porcupine Quill Box

Handsome Collectible Late 19th Century Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Striking Anglo Indian box with porcupine quills framed by ebonized rosewood with circular bone inlay.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Rosewood

Porcupine & Bone Rectangular Quill Box
Porcupine & Bone Rectangular Quill Box

Porcupine & Bone Rectangular Quill Box

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H 5 in W 11.5 in D 8.25 in

Porcupine & Bone Rectangular Quill Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large rectangular box comprised of dark hardwood inlaid with bone dots framing regimented panels of porcupine quills.

Category

20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo Indian Hexagonal Porcupine Quill & Bone Inlaid Box For Restoration
Anglo Indian Hexagonal Porcupine Quill & Bone Inlaid Box For Restoration

Anglo Indian Hexagonal Porcupine Quill & Bone Inlaid Box For Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Anglo Indian hexagonal porcupine quill and bone inlaid box comprised of dark hardwood and inlaid with bone dots framing the panels of regimented porcupine quills.

Category

20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

19th Century Porcupine Quill Writing Desk
19th Century Porcupine Quill Writing Desk

19th Century Porcupine Quill Writing Desk

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H 5.5 in W 15.25 in D 11.25 in

19th Century Porcupine Quill Writing Desk

Located in Houston, TX

19th century porcupine quill writing desk with elaborate bone decoration of a pair of angels flanked by a pair of urns with flowers. Several drawers and compartments. Note the proxim...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Porcupine Quill Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

Located in Forney, TX

An extraordinary porcupine quill decorated ebonized wood spice box from the mid-19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Anglo-Indian Ebony, Porcupine Quill & Inlaid Bone Hexagonal Elephant Motif Box
Anglo-Indian Ebony, Porcupine Quill & Inlaid Bone Hexagonal Elephant Motif Box

Anglo-Indian Ebony, Porcupine Quill & Inlaid Bone Hexagonal Elephant Motif Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

These natural quills are vertically applied within each of the recessed panels, creating a dynamic surface rhythm that complements the angular outline of the box.

Category

Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Large Antique Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Jewelry Sewing Box
Large Antique Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Jewelry Sewing Box

Large Antique Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Jewelry Sewing Box

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique 19th-Century British Colonial hand crafted porcupine quill and ebony jewelry or sewing box with working lock and key, made in Matara, Ceylon the colonial name for Sri ...

Category

Antique 1880s Sri Lankan Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Mirror

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Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

The 'Matisse' Etagere
The 'Matisse' Etagere

The 'Matisse' Etagere

$2,520 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

Category

2010s English Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Napoleon III Vervelle Ebonized Box with Brass Inlay
19th Century Napoleon III Vervelle Ebonized Box with Brass Inlay

19th Century Napoleon III Vervelle Ebonized Box with Brass Inlay

By Maison Vervelle Audot Successeur

Located in Pearland, TX

A 19th century French ebonized box with brass inlay, the lock signed Vervelle Faut. Vervelle was a famed French maker of boxes, caskets and cabinetry, renowned for their fine craftsm...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s
Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 1940s Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Luxury Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Vanity Box. Middle Eastern Asian Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill
Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill

Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill

$1,895 / item

H 43 in Dm 43 in

Mirror-Large Round Porcupine Quill

Located in New York, NY

An earthy yet edgy take on the classic starburst mirror, this striking piece was handcrafted from genuine porcupine quills, naturally shed and collected on a farm in Cape Town, South...

Category

2010s South African Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

$1,391 / item

H 14.57 in W 4.34 in D 7.49 in

Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

By Patrick Coard

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920
Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Located in Pearland, TX

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged lid and brass interior, circa 1920. A fabulous accent piece for any room! Dimens...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...

Category

2010s European Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Hand-Carved Sandalwood Jewelry Box by Rajasthani Artist, India
Hand-Carved Sandalwood Jewelry Box by Rajasthani Artist, India

Hand-Carved Sandalwood Jewelry Box by Rajasthani Artist, India

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Mughal Style Wooden Jewelry Box – Early 20th Century An elegant early 20th-century Anglo-Raj carved wooden box, finely handcrafted in India and richly decor...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots. The surprising interior has multiple components featuring a felt writing surface, n...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th century Anglo-Indian wooden box fitted with various compartments finely hand carved. The top is finely hand carved with the Taj Mahal. The interior with removable hand carved ni...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

Anglo-Indian Decorative Box, Filigree & Carved Horn, Vizagapatam, 1880
Anglo-Indian Decorative Box, Filigree & Carved Horn, Vizagapatam, 1880

Anglo-Indian Decorative Box, Filigree & Carved Horn, Vizagapatam, 1880

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bone Inlaid Jewelry Box, India, Late 19th Century Exceptional late 19th-century Anglo-Indian footed domed jewelry box from Vizagapatam, India, maste...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Porcupine Quill Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic porcupine quill box available at 1stDibs. Each porcupine quill box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bone and ebony. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer porcupine quill box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A porcupine quill box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made porcupine quill box over the years, but those crafted by SILVA (Sri Lanka) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Porcupine Quill Box?

Prices for a porcupine quill box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,375.

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