Rare Anglo-Indian Blonde Quill Box with Green Horn

Description

India circa 1850
Blonde porcupine quill box with green buffalo horn edging and large oval green-horn nameplate. Solid sandalwood interior with three contrasting brown-and-white quill lids, two pin cushions, empty compartments, and penned bone ornament. Working lock and key. Turned horn feet.

Height: 4 in. (10 cm.)
Width: 9 in. (23 cm.)
Depth: 6 in. (15 cm.)