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19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony Porcupine Quill Box

$695
£525.28
€602.06
CA$969.51
A$1,057.24
CHF 559.01
MX$12,717.59
NOK 7,093.90
SEK 6,501.49
DKK 4,497.05

About the Item

A fine antique 19th-Century British Colonial porcupine quill and ebony box, made in Ceylon the colonial name for Sri Lanka. This fine hand crafted box has a sliding lid and is decorated with quills surrounded by an ebony frame. Dimensions 6.5ʺW × 4.1ʺD × 2ʺH
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 4.1 in (10.42 cm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition with minor wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Pearland, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 202501191stDibs: LU5998248103952

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