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R N Myers & Son
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A very fine Indian workbox
( India
c. 1855
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Dimensions
44.00cm wide
15.00cm high
29.00cm deep
(17.32 inches wide 5.91 inches high 11.42 inches deep)
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Literature:
Dr Amin Jaffer; 'Furniture from British India and Ceylon' V&A Publications 2001
CF Fig. 131
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Condition:
In very good condition, minor restoration. The feet replaced.
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Description / Expertise
A fine Bombay workbox in carved sandalwood within borders of Ivory, ebony and micro-mosaic ('sadel') work. With silver mounts and handles cast as roses.The interior with similar decoration witha drawer below secured by a pin.
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