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A Stunning Porcupine Quill Trinket Box, made from black wood with porcupine quill decorations, the lid is inlaid with an …
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A Stunning Porcupine Quill Trinket Box, made from black wood with porcupine quill decorations, the lid is inlaid with an elephant and inscribed 'Matara’. C1890.
These were highly valued for their rich timbers and intricate craftsmanship. The production of porcupine quill boxes and furniture falls between around 1850 and 1900. Although porcupine quill boxes were originally made for English residents, by the late 19th century there was a thriving commercial export trade.
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- Dimensions
- 11.81ʺW × 8.66ʺD × 5.51ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ebony
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Surface Has Been Polished Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Surface Has Been Polished less
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