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A very fine large scale porcupine quill and ebony box of
exceptional quality and condition, retaining the original business
card.
Ceylon, circa 1850 w32cm x
h14.5cm x d23cm w12.6in x h5.7in x d9in
Undoubtably
the finest quill box to have ever been offered on eBay.
This is the best of the best.
Literature :
Amin Jaffer, Furniture from British India and Ceylon, page 376
Genevieve Cummins, Antique boxes inside and out, page 40
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O114449/workbox/ |
