Workbox
Category
Wooden objects
Date
1890
Materials
Sandalwood, ivory and metal
Measurements
110 x 230 mm; 285 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11143.1
Summary
Box - A Vizigapatnam sandalwood and ivory rectangular mounted workbox, c.1890, on ivory paw feet, the cover centered by a fretwork panel engraved with a vacant cartouche with lion and horse bearers, with further pierced and engraved borders and panels to the side enclosing a compartmented interior.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.