An Anglo-Indian ivory and sandalwood sadeli-ware games box, Western India, possibly Bombay, mid-19th century

Restricted Species

Auction Closed

March 30, 12:47 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the top of the lid with a chequer, solitaire and cribbage board, the interior with a backgammon board and a removeable lid, with miniature ivory red and white chess set, two dice and two shakers, six pegs, twenty-six solitaire pieces, thirty-one small counters for backgammon, forty-one larger counters and twenty-two polychrome cards

30 by 13.2 by 7.4cm.

This lot contains ivory. Sotheby’s recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory, EU regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory from outside the EU and a registration system will be in force in the UK from 6 June 2022. Please note that Sotheby’s will not assist buyers with CITIES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby’s assist with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Please note that CITIES licences are required for the export of any restricted species from the UK, including EU countries. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.

For more information about the sadeli technique see the catalogue note to lot 112.