A very rare green horn Anglo Indian sewing box with fitted interior; Anglo-Indian ca. 1830-1850. Trapezoid box the base section reeded, the lid with a raised radiating reeded panel below a carved knop with bone decoration , original fitted interior which includes: Solid sandalwood body, 3 starburst shaped lids with horn knobs, pin cushion, thread winder, 2 thimbles and 4 other compartments. Additional storage space underneath the removable tray. Sandalwood and horn decoration underneath the lid, silver lock, hinges, original working key. Four bun feet. A sewing box time capsule; 1 height: 5.5 in. 14 cm., width: 9 in. 23 cm., depth: 6 in. 15 cm. https://www.gardencourtantiques.com/shop/very-rare-green-horn-anglo-indian-sewing-circa-1830-50/ The sewing box, or workbox, became a much loved personal accessory, where the lady it belonged to kept her embroidery tools and materials. Ability to compose and embroider designs on fabric was regarded both as a major accomplishment and an indication that one was au fait with the aesthetic influences of the period. The boxes associated with the work had to be of the expected artistic standard. They reflected both the personality and the social standing of the user. . . . . . #greenlacquer #angloindian #angloindianbox #sewingbox #antiques #gardencourt #sanfrancisco #sf #boxes #vintagebox #exquisite #interiordesign #boxcollection #vintagebox #antiquebox #vintageboxes #interiors #maximalism #homedesign #designinspiration #grandmillenium #homedecor #artandantiques #interiors #designanddecoration #homedesign #decorativeantiques #teacaddies #workbox (at Garden Court Antiques) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDuNaLnpgxV/?igshid=1wbo7fpd8kovz