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Veneered Footed Sandalwood Glove Box with Penwork Decoration, Vizagapatam, India
$2,650
£1,999.88
€2,289.56
CA$3,737.38
A$4,103.18
CHF 2,140.64
MX$49,654.14
NOK 26,829.54
SEK 25,280.48
DKK 17,090.97
About the Item
Anglo-Indian penwork decorated veneered sandalwood glove box on turned ball feet the sides and top decorated with scrolling leaf borders and the top with a central leaf-framed cartouche. Fitted with a lock (no Key) and silvered brass stop-hinges.
- Dimensions:Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Width: 8.88 in (22.56 cm)Depth: 3.88 in (9.86 cm)
- Style:Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chapel Hill, NC
- Reference Number:Seller: ACK1stDibs: LU7371242919652

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English traders discovered the rich woods and intricate workmanship of Indian artisans, so colonial government officials began to recognize the work of the Indian artists and craftsmen as a source for satisfying the need for furniture and boxes, which would both serve to enhance English households in India. This gave rise to the cabinetmaking workshops in Vizagapatam between Calcutta and Madras.
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