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Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Rajasthani Shekhawati Merchant's Footed Chest Box India 1900's. Early 20th Century Indian
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Metal

Railway Map of India.
Located in London, GB
THUILLIER, Colonel Henry Ravenshaw. Railway Map of India. Railways Brought up to October 1895
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1890s Other Art Style Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Railway Map of India.
Railway Map of India.
H 50.79 in W 61.03 in D 1.58 in
Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British India slant lid floor desk likely used by a scholar or merchant. Beautifully
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1890s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Antiques From India

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Teak

Industrial copper and brass hanging lamp from 1850's
By Poul Henningsen, Louis Poulsen
Located in Forest, BE
, through the activities of the East India Company. The development of trade and the rise of business were
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Mid-19th Century English Scandinavian Modern Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Copper, Brass

19th Century Mughal India Raj Style Silver Traditional Anklet Bracelet Catchall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Late 19th century Mughal Indian Raj Style Silvered Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India
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Early 1900s Indian Islamic Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Exquisite Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Hindu Temple Struts, South India
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This pair of antique temple struts from S. India are magnificently carved with depiction of a
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19th Century Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Wood

19th C. Asian Brass Betel Nut Pandan Box with Lid, Northern India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Beaten Brass Betel Nut Pandan Box, Northern India. Beautiful antique hand hammered Asian
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19th Century Indian Moorish Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Brass

Antique Map of Northern India by Bonne, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
and Guilleme Raynal?s 1780 map of northern India. Covers the northern part of India from Kandahar
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18th Century Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Paper

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
India, Lucknow). Originally an armband of rectangular form with hinged attachments on either, in the
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Turqu...

Antique Print of the Yamuna River in India, 1839
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Die Quelle des Jumna'. View of the Yamuna river, India. This print originates
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19th Century Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Haridwar City in Uttarakhand, India, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Hurduwar in Ostindien'. View of Haridwar, India, seen from the Ganges River
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19th Century Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Yamuna River in India, 1839
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Die Quelle des Jumna'. View of the Yamuna river, India. This print originates
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19th Century Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Paper

Indian Art Pottery Buddha Large Charger Swans Flowers Art India 19th Century
Located in Norfolk, GB
Century was an exciting time at the newly formed JJ School of Art in Bombay, India. Encouraged by the keen
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1870s Other Art Style Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Clay, Terracotta, Paint, Glaze

Indian Bombay Pottery Turquoise Rare Stamp Flower Motif Art India 19th Century
Located in Norfolk, GB
half of the 19th Century was an exciting time at the newly formed JJ School of Art in Bombay, India
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1870s Other Art Style Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Clay, Paint, Glaze, Pigment

India a Pair of Collectable Prints early 20th C Gods Goddess Epics Ancient
Located in Norfolk, GB
A fabulous pair of early, coloured oleographs, originating from India. Oleographs are chromo
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Color, Lithograph

Map of Northern India & Surrounding Regions, incl Kabul, Candahar & Bhutan, 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
.' Map of Northern India and surrounding regions. This includes Kabul and Candahar in the top left corner
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1710s Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Yanoan or Yanam River in India, c.1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Yanoan River in India. Originates from 'Voyage autour du monde par les mers de l'Inde et de la Chine
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19th Century Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Paper

Charlotte Shore Daughter of 1st Lord Teignmouth. Portrait in India 1792 to 1795.
By Arthur William Devis
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
sitter and the artist were both in India, the sitter's father being the Governor General of India from
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Early 19th Century Romantic Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nicely Hand-Colored Antique Map of Part of India, the Ganges & Hindustan, 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
part of India, the Ganges and Hindustan. From: Antoine Francois Prevost d'Exiles' (or Abbe Prevost's
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1750s Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Paper

Amethyst Geode Stalactites Cluster with Calcite from Uruguay ( 13"Tall, 25 lbs.)
Located in New York, NY
This specimen from San Eugenio, Artigas Dept., Uruguay is a large museum quality cluster of several stalactitic formations of scintillating gem amethyst crystals with 2 isolated gold...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Pair of 1950's Modern Anglo-Indian Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These Anglo-Indian lounge chairs date to the early 1950's and were made in the Mid-Century style. During the British Colonial period and in the two decades after independence, much...
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19th Century Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Teak

1920's Indian Gujarati Rabari Kutch Silk Embroidered Ethnic Textile with Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, embroidered with silk thread work. Embroidered ethnic Rabari Kutch textile, India circa 1920’s/40’s, Gujurati
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Early 20th Century Indian Sultanabad Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk

Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
India and Northwest Burma. Naga shields are usually made of animal hide that is dried in some way. This
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Late 18th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Hide, Paint

Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
India and Northwest Burma. Naga shields are usually made of animal hide that is dried in some way. This
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Late 18th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Hide, Paint

Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
India and Northwest Burma. Naga shields are usually made of animal hide that is dried in some way. This
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Late 18th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Hide, Paint

Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
India and Northwest Burma. Naga shields are usually made of animal hide that is dried in some way. This
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Late 18th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Hide, Paint

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Padouk and Sandalwood Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus S
Located in Dallas, TX
Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1860-80. Box made of sandalwood with highly carved
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Bone, Padouk, Sandalwood

ANTIQUE INDIAN AGRA RUG, 13 ft 10 in x 10 ft (4.22 m x 3.05 m). Circa 1910's.
Located in Motley, MN
Antique Indian rugs are well-known among rug collectors for their exquisite designs, often based on classical pieces from the sixteenth and seventeenth century, especially antique or...
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1910s Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Wool

German Art Deco 1920's 10 Karat Gold Guilloche Enamel Locket Pendant
By Ernst Gideon Bek 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, Paris, Toronto, New York, and India (1897). Noteworthy, Ernst’s wife, Emily, was the sister of one of
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Antiques From India

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Gold, Enamel

C. 1900 British Raj Burmese Bookcase From Solid Teak
Located in Chicago, IL
the British Empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Anglo-Indian style using native
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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Teak

Natives from Pegu, the Moluccan Islands, Penequais Indians and St Thomas, c.1605
Located in Langweer, NL
elusive East Indies to be opened to the English and the Dutch. This enabled the British East India Company
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Early 1600s Antique Antiques From India

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Paper

Impressionist Figurative painting ‘Between Us’ Robert Gemmell Hutchison R.S.A
By Robert Gemmell Hutchison
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Place. He set up his own studio at 1 India Buildings (at the top of Victoria Street) in 1878 and was
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19th Century Impressionist Antique Antiques From India

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Oil

1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''
Located in Los Angeles, US
and India as well as Buddhist regions of Tibet, China and East Turkestan. Kilim rugs are beautiful
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1920s Swedish Empire Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Wool

Mid 1800's Rare Antique Silk Heriz Rug Masterpiece 5x6 Tapestry 1860
Located in New York, NY
related to a visit by the Prince of Wales to India in 1876 on the ship the Serapis. Some believe the ship
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1860s Persian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Wool

Road Map Britannia No 32 the Road from London to Barnstable John Ogilby Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
issued 'An Embassy from the East India Company of the United Provinces to the Grand Tartar Cham, Emperor
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Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Antiques From India

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Paper

Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in GB
India, a store was opened in Bombay in 1891, followed by Karachi in 1892 and Calcutta in 1901. The
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Brass

22 Karat Gold South Indian Earrings
Located in Nantucket, MA
Unusual spear shaped earrings from South India, in 22K gold with fine tooling work along the spine
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

22k Gold

Important Early 20th Century Mughal Prayer Necklace, Silver and Gold wash, Heavy
Located in Newport Coast, CA
ANTIQUE MUGHAL OLD SILVER AND GOLD WASH PRAYER NECKLACE EARLY 1900’S NECKLACE FROM INDIA. VERY
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Early 20th Century Indian Empire Antique Antiques From India

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Gold, Silver

Antique Kashmiri Side Table Indian 19th Century Hand Painted
Located in Dorchester, GB
A rare 19th century Kashmiri table, beautiful hand painted floral patterns cover the base. The circular top has a beaded edge with a floral design in the centre. The colour and the p...
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Early 19th Century Indian Bohemian Antique Antiques From India

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Oak

British Colonial Teak Slipper Chair With Leather Upholstery
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1920's Hand carved Victorian Slipper chair constructed from Teak wood and re-upholstered in brown leather.
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1920s Indian British Colonial Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Teak

Group of Rajasthani Musicians, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The group of three Rajasthani wooden musician figurines are a stunning example of traditional Indian craftsmanship. These intricately detailed and beautifully crafted sculptures are ...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Organic Hand-Crafted Indian Charka Spinning Wheel.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful Example of An Antique Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Indian Hardwood Spinning Wheel or Charka. The tabletop or floor charkha is one of the oldest known forms of the spi...
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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Antiques From India

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Hardwood

Carved Teak Indian Temple Column
Located in Chicago, IL
through its stone plinth. Only one is available. Origin: Rajasthan, India, 19th century. During the
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Stone

Carved Teak Indian Temple Column
Carved Teak Indian Temple Column
H 83.5 in W 38.5 in D 28.5 in
Antique 19th Century Indian Solid Silver Swami Goblet, Madras c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
inspired by the bas-reliefs on the famous temples in southern India and is called "Swami", this style is
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1880s Indian Antique Antiques From India

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Silver

Antique Indian Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of this silver tea set made in India. Dimensions Teapot Length from back of handle to tip of lip
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1890s Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Silver

Fine & Rare Antique Indian Silver Tea Set, c1890 Calcutta. Total weight: 900gr.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Antique XIX century Indian Silver Tea Set comprising: - Teapot (14cm high, 25.5cm wide) - Sugar bowl (10cm high, 15cm from one end of the handle to the other) - Creamer...
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1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sepia Tent Pegging Photograph
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
in western India from the 1890's. He took photographs depicting British colonial and military life
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Early 1900s Indian Sporting Art Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Paper

Vintage Sepia Tent Pegging Photograph
Vintage Sepia Tent Pegging Photograph
H 6.89 in W 8.67 in D 0.04 in
Vintage Sepia Tent Pegging Photograph, Colonial
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
in western India from the 1890's. He took photographs depicting British colonial and military life
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Early 1900s Indian Sporting Art Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Paper

Collection of Kashmiri Boxes & Objects
Located in Southampton, GB
Collection of c1900-1950's paper mache trinket boxes and objects from Kashmir, to include: Hand painted Brass / papier mache Beggars Bowl 8 Decorative Eggs Large papier mache Box 4...
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Brass

Collection of Kashmiri Boxes & Objects
Collection of Kashmiri Boxes & Objects
H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
John Lockwood Kipling (1837-1911) Anglo Indian Portraits, 1870 Ink Wash Drawing
By John Lockwood Kipling
Located in Meinisberg, CH
-India where he began to teach as a professor of architectural sculpture in the Jeejeebhoy School of Art
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1870s Victorian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

India Ink, Paper, Watercolor

Indian Heavy Silver Antique Animal Repoussé Card Case
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality and heavily made antique Indian silver card case decorated in repoussé with animals and other scenes probably dating from the early 20th century. The card case is of f...
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Silver

Indian Heavy Silver Antique Animal Repoussé Card Case
Indian Heavy Silver Antique Animal Repoussé Card Case
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H 4.14 in W 3.15 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Big Rare Oriental Coffer, Treasure Chest, Wedding Trousseau
Located in Cesena, FC
workmanship Fine proportions and excellent condition. 19th century era-India Measures: L. cm 160 - D. cm
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 10' 8" x 18' 3"
Located in New York, NY
A Remarkable Rare and Breathtaking Large Antique Indian Agra Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Indian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 19th Century. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 18 ft 3 in (3.25 m x 5....
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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Wool

Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box
Located in London, GB
hand crafted Indian safety/lock box. Originating from Northern India around 1820 we believe due to its
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1820s Indian Edwardian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Bronze

1830s Antique Indian Colonial Silver Jug
By Hamilton & Co., Calcutta
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Maker: Hamilton & Co. Date: circa 1830 Origin: Calcutta, India Video: a video of this fine piece is
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1830s Indian British Colonial Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Silver

Mughal Ivory Inlaid Wood Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
. Produced in the north of India, in the region of the Great Mughal, this writing box adheres to a formal
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17th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Mughal Ivory Inlaid Wood Cabinet, 17th Century
Mughal Ivory Inlaid Wood Cabinet, 17th Century
H 10.63 in W 15.83 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
, these were made during England's occupation of India, they were supplied for the export trade so
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1920s Indian Campaign Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Brass

George IV Indian Colonial Tankard by Hamilton & Company, Calcutta, circa 1830
By Hamilton
Located in London, GB
Scottish silversmiths, including the Hamilton family, went to India, and started up their silversmithing
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19th Century Indian George IV Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Burmese Untreated, Unheated Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond , Seed Pearl Necklace 19th C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
CENTURY. (Gujarat, India) Consisting of a pendant centrally set and designed as an alternating series of
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

East Indian Mughal Enamel Peacock 22K Gold Bangle with Kundan Set Diamond Rubies
Located in Berkeley, CA
worn in India.
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Antiques From India

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Enamel

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Antiques From India For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antiques from India available at 1stDibs. Each antiques from India for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antiques from India — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antiques from India, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

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The average selling price for a antiques from India at 1stDibs is $1,100, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $39,000 for the highest priced.
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    Miniature painting was started in India by the Palas of Bengal, who are considered the pioneers of the art form. Indian miniatures are small, detailed paintings that can be traced back to the 9th century. Shop a collection of miniature paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
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    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    Important in the 18th and 19th centuries, an antique cellarette was a piece of furniture in which wine was stored. The cellarette, also known as a wine cooler, is recognizable by its small rectangular size and simple design. Shop a collection of antique cellarettes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
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    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
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    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
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    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.
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    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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    One of the simplest ways to identify an antique lamp is to look for markings that indicate the maker. Then, you can research the artisan or company that made the lamp using trusted online resources to see when they were active. Some antique lamps may have a date stamp on the shade or the bottom of the body of the lamp. Plugs can also provide a clue. Plugs on antique and vintage fixtures may feature exposed screws or prongs that are the same size. Prongs on newer lamps are usually two different sizes. Keep in mind that an antique lamp could have undergone a cord replacement, so what you see may not be an original. When in doubt, you can consult a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for information about specific pieces. Shop a selection of antique lamps on 1stDibs.
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    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.