Thread case
Indian
Category
Ivory and bone
Date
1800
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
45 mm (H)
Place of origin
Bombay
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180677.6
Summary
Thread case - One of six barrel-shaped turned ivory thread cases with ivory 'crank' handles (one with part of handle missing). From 'Sadeli' mosaic fitted workbox, veneered with hexagonal mosaic of ivory, wood, tin, and stained horn on wooden carcass; sandalwood and blackwood linings; silver mounts. E.India (Vizagapatam), c.1800. See catalogue pg.85.
Provenance
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