Rare Anglo-Indian inlaid glove box with parquetry of “sadeli” and ivory with repeating hexagon and triangle designs, having a canted rectangular hinged lid, and silvered lock, hinges and feet. Bombay, c. 1880.
For similar example in the Victoria and Albert Museum see “Furniture from British India and Ceylon” by Amin Jaffer, number 135. ...click for details
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