THE COLLECTIONS OF JANET & JACK THORNTON
Wednesday, 12 - Monday, 24 November 2025

Two Anglo-Indian mid-19thC visiting card cases, one Vizagapatam, the other sadeli micro-mosaic,

Estimate $200 - $400

Realised: $140 plus premium

Lot Details

the larger of fine fretwork ivory overlaying horn panels framed and edged with engraved ivory fillets, the interior of sandalwood. Shield cartouches to either side, one floral engraved the other vacant. The smaller of saddle mosaic panels between bands and walls of ebony and ivory stringing. 95 x 65mm and 85 x 60mm

Two Anglo-Indian mid-19thC visiting card cases, one Vizagapatam, the other sadeli micro-mosaic, Image 1++
Two Anglo-Indian mid-19thC visiting card cases, one Vizagapatam, the other sadeli micro-mosaic, Image 1++