SB432: Important, rare, first period sadeli mosaic fully fitted combined sewing and writing box, retaining original turned ivory sewing tools. The box has a retailers label: HALSTAFF AND HANNAFORD but would have been made in Bombay India circa 1800.  It is probable that the retailer/ London maker arraigned for the sewing fittings in the central tray. It was not unusual for boxes to be adjusted for the client. Circa 1800. 

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