An Anglo-Indian engraved ivory work box Vizagapatam, late 18th century

Of rectangular form, the hinged lid and sides decorated with views of European buildings in a landscape with pollard trees within meandering blossoming vine borders, opening to a later burgundy velvet-lined interior above a frieze drawer.  On a later metal stand.  2 pieces.

Overall fair condition; the edges of the top with old restorations and now yellowed in placed; some chips and losses to bandings; a few large pieces of the banding off but present in a bag; the interior later lined with red velvet; top with large horizontal age crack; would benefit from mild sympathetic restoration; otherwise solid and sturdy; the line-engraving in very good condition and there is not much wear. height of stand: 10 1/2 inches.
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