Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise shell Silver Sirih Casket, Circa 1750 Drawings & Prints This rare and unusual Georgian

This rare and unusual Georgian bookcase secretary is of the highest quality and in very good condition

the tray likely made in Damascus

mid: 18" diameter

Jan Van Der Straet's works rarely come onto the market

Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise shell Silver Sirih Casket, Circa 1750 Drawings & Prints This rare and unusual GeorgianA rare, Dutch Colonial, Batavian (now Jakarta) Dutch East Indies silver and tortoise shell Sirih casket, circa 1750. The casket was used for storing highly prized betel nut, which was chewed ritually by high ranking Indonesian officials and adopted by settlers from the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC). Made from tortoise shell and having Rococo silver mounts, the box fitted with a chain to keep the lid open and a substantial lock to the front. The