Anglo-Indian Ebony, Porcupine Quill and Parquetry Keepsake Box Antique

Anglo-Indian Ebony, Porcupine Quill and Parquetry Keepsake Box AntiqueAdditional Description: A striking Anglo Indian decorative keepsake box crafted in ebonized wood and richly embellished with inset porcupine quill decoration, bone style dot inlay, and geometric parquetry work. The lid features a central checkerboard parquetry panel framed by mitered borders and repetitive pale inset studs. Surrounding the lid and sides are tightly arranged porcupine quills in alternating natural and dark toned bands, creating

Materials: Ebonized wood

early nail use

This medal was designed by celebrated French medallist Louis-Oscar Roty (1846-1911)

Cornollier” and dated 1934

with areas of wear

1825–1850

The reverse shows the rough sand-cast surface typical of 19th-century furniture mounts

Interior lining shows light wear

Two heavy cut glass jars with hinged mechnical silverplate lids

and exhibited at the Expositions Universelles of 1855 and 1867

22 RUE DES ECOLES” (Paris publisher)

old residue