λ  An Anglo-Indian ivory and lac engraved workbox in the form of a house

λ  An Anglo-Indian ivory and lac engraved workbox in the form of a house, Vizagapatam, the exterior decorated with trees and fortifications, the hinged lid revealing a divided interior with pin cushions twin lidded compartments, a spool, thimble and other sewing utensils, with a sandalwood lined base drawer, late 18th / early 19th century, 7¼in (18.2cm) high, 8¼in (20.6cm) wide, 5¼in (13.5cm) deep.

Provenance: The Cox family, Methven Castle, Dundee who owned Jute mills in Scotland and travelled to India and Bangladesh in the 19th century.