23rd Apr, 2024 10:00
A Political Inheritance - The Contents of a Cotswold Country House
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An Anglo-Indian engraved ivory stepped four tier dressing stand
An Anglo-Indian engraved ivory stepped four tier dressing stand, Vizagapatam, late 18th Century, decorated throughout with vases and bouquets of foliage, the upper tier fitted with three short drawers, the two middle tiers each fitted with two drawers, the bottom tier containing an arrangement of nine boxes and covers, the central oval box initialled C J C beneath a coronet, 58cm wide, 33cm high, 32cm deep, Ivory registration reference- YLGVAZBC
Sold for £2,800
An Anglo-Indian engraved ivory stepped four tier dressing stand, Vizagapatam, late 18th Century, decorated throughout with vases and bouquets of foliage, the upper tier fitted with three short drawers, the two middle tiers each fitted with two drawers, the bottom tier containing an arrangement of nine boxes and covers, the central oval box initialled C J C beneath a coronet, 58cm wide, 33cm high, 32cm deep, Ivory registration reference- YLGVAZBC
Lot contains an element of pre-1947 ivory or other organic material which may be subject to export restrictions
very minor chips and losses to external ivory. Looks as if it is dipping a bit in the middle, a slight sag. Internal ivory somewhat yellowing. Some splits within ivory veneers but general appearance good. Some splits to drawer linings and carcass/back.
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