Bidspirit auction | A Crystal and Khatam Inlaid

A Crystal and Khatam Inlaid Wood Box and Miniature Collection - A rectangular Khatam inlaid wood box featuring elaborate geometric micro-marquetry in bone, wood, and brass. The lid and sides are decorated with star and diamond patterns, opening to reveal a red velvet-lined interior. Accompanied by a group of faceted crystal figurines and miniatures, including a standing poodle with black bead eyes and nose, a small mouse figurine with wire whiskers, and a faceted fruit miniature. The collection further comprises several mixed-media objects including a miniature gramophone with a crystal horn and gold fittings, a hinged bonbonnière with a feathered finial, a carousel miniature with a gold-tone canopy, a small basket with applied flowers, and two faceted crystal spheres. No maker marks are legible on the items. Length: 15 cm Width: 10 cm Height: 9 cm.