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Anglo Indian Sadeli Inlay Lap Desk, with Fitted Interiors

$2,600
£1,976.72
€2,281.21
CA$3,639.30
A$4,075.05
CHF 2,126.16
MX$49,651.46
NOK 26,979.41
SEK 25,650.23
DKK 17,027.70
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About the Item

19th century Anglo-Indian bone inlay lap desk with fitted interiors. Exterior has geometric design. Interior has multiple compartments and folds out into a lap desk with blue velvet lining. Brass handles to the sides, the entire surface inlaid with plaques of bone inset with sadeli micro-mosaic roundels and triangles bordered by geometric bands. The large scale and exquisite workmanship make this a very fine example of this type of box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some missing inlay as shown in the photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1787 X1stDibs: LU6067240808272

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