Items Similar to Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 3
Colonial 18th Century Vizagapatam Pen-Engraved Writing Desk with Silver Mounts
About the Item
A Vizagapatam pen-engraved veneered sandalwood portable writing desk with silver mounts
India, Coromandel coast, Visakhapatnam, circa 1875
The writing desk with a large drawer under a sloping lid, which opens out into a writing surface, revealing five small drawers and an arched interior, the large drawer enclosing several compartments and four lidded boxes, the exterior and facings of the entire box with veneer, pen-engraved with foliate borders, with silver lock, hinges and mounts.
Measures: H. 24.2 x W. 44 x 25.4 cm
Note:
The desk is completely covered, engraved with foliate borders related to early 18th century Coromandel Coast chintzes for the Dutch Market. The form of the desk is copied after English table bureaux of the early 18th century. In the late 18th century the artisans of Visakhapatnam copied many other English forms such as, toilet glasses, knife cases, tea caddies, workboxes, folding games boards, glove boxes, etc., in engraved veneered pieces.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.53 in (24.2 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 10.01 in (25.4 cm)
- Style:British Colonial (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1775
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5458220974902
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 1985
1stDibs seller since 2020
19 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 3 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Dutch-Colonial 18th Century Small Children's or Ladies Bureau with Silver MountsLocated in Amsterdam, NLA Dutch-colonial Indonesian small Albizia adoratissima, Nangka and Ambalo wood Lady’s tambour bureau with silver mounts Batavia (Jakarta) or Palembang, late 18th century H. 129.5 x W. 70 x D. 39 cm The tambour desk or bureau a` cilindre came into fashion in the Dutch East Indies of the late 18th century, when French forms prevailed in the Netherlands. The carvings on the apron and the stiles on the sides and at the top of the central stile are typical Indonesian designs. This small piece of furniture is not a miniature but was probably used as a regular bureau-cabinet by colonial society women of Indonesian-European descent. They usually are smaller than European women and often didn’t use chairs but sat or kneeled, and even slept on the floor for coolness. Earlier that century Dutch-colonial Indonesian and Cape Dutch...Category
Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Children's Furniture
MaterialsWood
- Large Dutch Colonial Amboyna and Ebony Indonesian Writing Desk, 18th CenturyLocated in Amsterdam, NLA large Indonesian amboyna and ebony portable writing desk with brass mounts Indonesia, 18th century With several compartments between the ...Category
Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Desk Sets
MaterialsEbony, Amboyna
- 18th century Dutch-Colonial ‘Vizagapatam’ pen-engraved bone inlaid ebony boxLocated in Amsterdam, NLA large Indian Colonial ‘Vizagapatam’ pen-engraved bone inlaid ebony box Masulipatnam or Vizagapatam, 2nd half 18th century H. 10.8 x W. 47 x D. 34 cm ...Category
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial More Asian Art, Objects ...
MaterialsBone, Ebony
- Dutch Walnut Writing Box with Brass Mounts, Early 18th CenturyLocated in Amsterdam, NLA Dutch walnut writing box with brass mounts Early 18th century Measures: H. 20 x W. 47 x D. 28 cm The interior is divided in various compartments for an inkpot, sand dispen...Category
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Desk Sets
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Colonial Hardwood Side Chairs with Rattan Seats, 18th CenturyLocated in Amsterdam, NLA pair of hardwood, possibly Intsia Bijuga, side chairs, first half of the 18th century. Indonesia, Jakarta (Batavia) or India, first half ...Category
Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture
MaterialsHardwood
- Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th CenturyLocated in Amsterdam, NLAN INDONESIAN TEAK WOOD ROUND-BACK CHAIR Indonesia/Jakarta (Batavia), late 18th century The wood elegantly carved and curved, the round-back and seating with cane. H. 87 x W. 61 cm Seat height 42.5 cm Note: Round back chairs, starting with the burgomaster chairs...Category
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
MaterialsRattan, Teak
You May Also Like
- Regency Pen and Ink StandLocated in Perth, GBDuring the Regency period it was very much the height of opulence to inlay delicately shaped pieces of brass design into wood. This pen and ink stand...Category
Antique 1810s Furniture
MaterialsEbony
- 18th Century East Indies Mahogany Raj Bed with PawsLocated in Charleston, SCAn 18th century Raj East Indies bed with elaborate carving, carved tiger paw feet, and a finished tester. Often copying Western or British forms, Rajput courts extracted influence fr...Category
Antique Late 18th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
MaterialsMahogany, Rosewood
- 20th Century Rosewood Italian Writing DeskLocated in Cantù, ITAn excellent piece of designed made in Italy. In excellent condition commensurate with age.Category
20th Century Italian Furniture
MaterialsWood
- 19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Secretary/Writing DeskLocated in Pomona, CAThis beautiful carved secretary/writing desk is traditional simply design with three drawers on the front and lattice foot rest on the bottom. Both si...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
MaterialsElm
- 19th Century Chinese Carved Beech Wood Writing DeskLocated in Pomona, CAThis unique writing desk has a multitude of drawers in the front and both sides and back are nicely finished. This desk was made at about 1860's fr...Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
MaterialsBeech
- 19th Century British Colonial Jakwood and Ebony TrunkLocated in Pasadena, CAA 19th century British Colonial trunk comprised of jakwood and ebony. The trunk features a central hardware piece and carved columns on the sides.Category
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Blanket Chests
MaterialsEbony
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Silver Lock
18th Century Set
Set Of British
Lock Set
Set Of Small Objects
Market Set
Set Of Etcings
Desk With Lock
Large Desk With Drawer
English Colonial
English Colonial Furniture
Colonial 18th Century
Set Of Four 18th Century Furniture
Large Antique Desk With Drawers
Folding Desk Used
Antique British Colonial Furniture
British Colonial Antique Furniture
Desk Accessories In Silver