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Lot 109:
Description
An Anglo-Indian hand-carved wooden stationery or correspondence box, likely dating from the late 19th century and constructed from a dark-stained hardwood such as teak. The exterior surfaces are elaborately decorated in high relief with scrolling grapevine motifs, featuring clusters of grapes and broad leaves set against a textured, stippled ground. The lid features a central rectangular panel containing a dense foliate composition, enclosed within a triple-layered border of repeating floral and leaf patterns. The hinged lid opens to reveal a fitted interior with ten narrow vertical letter dividers and three larger rectangular compartments at the front. The underside of the lid is similarly carved with grapevine decoration surrounding a central circular medallion containing an intertwined monogram of the letters C, G, and H. The box is fitted with metal butt hinges and a central inset lock.
Length: 35.5 cm
Depth: 23 cm
Height: 10 cm.
Condition report:
The box exhibits wear consistent with its age and intended use. There are notable losses to the carved decoration, most significantly a large chip to the bottom front right corner and smaller abrasions to the edges and carved high points. The surface shows an accumulation of dust and some light scratches. The lid does not sit perfectly flush when closed. The key for the lock is missing and the mechanism is untested.
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