LARGE Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Sadeli carved inlaid wood sewing Box +key

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Seller: brillbuyuk ✉️ (9,044) 99.4%, Location: Altrincham, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 276304188246 LARGE Antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Sadeli carved inlaid wood sewing Box +key. A very fine totally original and very large and imposing 19th century circa 1850 antique Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Sadeli work ladies sewing box made of intricately carved sandalwood and in a lovely tiered sarcophagus form with original working lock and key

From research & having seen similar pieces online I understand this likely dates to around 1850 so an interesting Anglo Indian antique box of significant age
It is wonderfully carved with images of temples, foliage and mythical exotic animals & birds &is further enhanced with Sadeli mosaic inlay and banding.
It has a complete (no missing lids) upper compartmentalised lift out tray with each compartment having a lid bearing a finely carved creature or with a decorative thread holder and thimble and beneath this lift out upper layer there is the original faded red velvet lining beneath. It would make a lovely jewellery box and look simply fabulous as a display item.

The box has its original carry handles at each side & a working lock with a key

Large dimensions: it measures 11.5 inches wide and 8 inches front to back and 4 inches high

Overall the box is in lovely condition and the carvings all look beautiful sharply precise & detailed: there is some narrow banding/inlay missing on the lid as pictured and a few compartment lids are missing just their original tiny circular wire pull handles but really none of this detracts from the gorgeous display this box makes. I think there might have been a mirror originally in the inner lid but this could easily be replaced

This would make a fantastic gift!
  • Primary Material: Wood/ Woodenware
  • Sub-Type: sandalwood
  • Antique: Yes
  • Style/ Period: Victorian
  • Original/Repro: Original
  • Product: Inlaid Sadeli Box
  • Featured Refinements: Carved Wooden work sewing Box
  • Product Sub-Type: Sewing Boxes
  • Region of Origin: Indian
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Country of Origin: India

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