Available at
chairish.comBest Price
$1,500.00
ViewA striking antique box from c.1900, crafted in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) as a piece of local folk art. This box features intricate geometric inlays made from porcupine quills set against dark ebony trim. It includes a brass carrying handle on the lid and a felt-lined interior with decorative detailing inside the lid. The piece is in good antique condition, recently waxed and polished, with all quills and decorative dots intact.
- Antique Anglo Indian craftsmanship
- Geometric inset quills
- Ebony trim
- Felt lined interior
- Brass carrying handle
Details
- Category
- Hope Chests
- Furniture Fixture Material
- Wood, Metal, Brass
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Interior Lining Material
- Velvet
- Lid Hinge Mechanism
- Standard hinges
- Materials
- Wood, Brass
- Age
- Adult
Questions & answers
- How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
- This Chairish hope chest is sold by 1 retailer for $1,500.00. Available at chairish.com.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, it's currently in stock.
- What are the key features?
- Key features include Antique Anglo Indian craftsmanship, Geometric inset quills, Ebony trim, Felt lined interior, and Brass carrying handle.
- What is it made of?
- It's made of wood and brass.
- What's its lid hinge mechanism?
- Its lid hinge mechanism is standard hinges.
- What's its pattern?
- Its pattern is geometric.