Workbox
Indian
Category
Wooden objects
Date
1800
Materials
Sandalwood, blackwood, horn, tin and ivory.
Measurements
128 mm (H); 430 mm (W); 280 mm (D)
Place of origin
Bombay
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180677.1
Summary
Box; Workbox - 'Sadeli' mosaic fitted workbox, veneered with hexagonal mosaic of ivory, wood, tin, and stained horn on wooden carcass; sandalwood and blackwood linings; silver mounts. The hinged mirror falls forwards to reveal a lining of blackwood with a central mosaic lozenge; the base with a drawer which opens to reveal a small baize-covered writing slope and compartments for writing materials, containing an ivory pen tray and a circular ebony box holding wax Herbert seal.The interior fitted, and containing ivory fittings and sandalwood boxes-listed seperately as follows. E.India (Vizagapatam), c.1800. See catalogue pg.85 /no.108.
Provenance
May be one of the three workboxes sent to Edward Clive (1754-1839) by G. Taswell from Bombay in 1802. Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963.
Makers and roles
Indian , maker