21 juillet 2012
An early 19th century ivory and ebony desk set. India, ca 1810
An early 19th century ivory and ebony desk set. India, ca 1810. H: 3.5 in (9.0 cm). W: 10.6 in (27.0 cm). L/D: 8.3 in (21.0 cm) © 2012 MALLETT ANTIQUES
the top with sectioned areas for three glass ink wells with silvered tops flanked by pen trays, the sides inlaid with ivory panels decorated with European figures separated by panels of buffalo-horn, all within an elaborate foliate and floral border, the frieze containing one long drawer with ivory handles and supported on ivory bun feet. http://www.mallettantiques.com
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