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19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Ladies Jewelry Casket or Necessaire
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- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
- Style:Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1820-40
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Very good condition for it's age. The box (most likely) originally was covered in bone fretwork, but this has been lost or removed over the years. The banding is near mint, as is the interior.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3978112029213
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