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Antique Porcupine Quill Box. Sri Lanka, 19th Century

$650
£498.31
€570.20
CA$918.60
A$998.48
CHF 534.50
MX$12,069.28
NOK 6,735.76
SEK 6,212.12
DKK 4,258.51

About the Item

Lovely quill box Ebony and porcupine quill Good condition Free UK shipping. PLEASE NOTE only available in the UK at the moment. I am seeking advice on Cites exemption for export.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Other
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    St Annes, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1836347686112

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