Sb400: Important large Anglo Indian fully fitted sewing and writing box of pyramided shape veneered with ivory profusely inlaid with sadeli mosaic, the box having swan neck handles to the sides and standing on cast paw feet of unusual design. Inside the box is compartmentalized  with fragrant sandalwood and has supplementary lids and trays each veneered with ivory inlaid with sadeli,  circa 1845.
Provenance: sold in dispersal of contents of Manydown Park previous home of Jane Austen's momentary fiancée.
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