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Exquisite 19th c. Luxury Compartmented Ceylonese Sailor's Box

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
An exquisite 19th century luxury sailor's box in sandalwood with dramatically contrasting bone and ebony geometric decoration and string inlay having raised center tier with sliding top over lower side tiers also with sliding tops and a looping inlaid bentwood strap handle.

More Information

Origin:	Sri Lanka
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1880
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001792
Incollect Reference #:	745820

Dimensions

W.	12.5 in;	H.	9 in;	D.	10 in;
W.	31.75 cm;	H.	22.86 cm;	D.	25.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.