British India

Origin not clear. Made in circa 1940s. Perhaps from an old European firm in Eastern India. These

Four carved exotic wood legs connected by four sleepers. Braided leather top. Condition of use.

This is a complete hand etched jar lantern with hand cast brass hardware. Originally lantern like this one was used for burning whale oil in Europe. Since whale oil emitted thick smo...

A striking 19th century colonial anglo indian plantation chair made from pegged teak with fold out leg supports. Wonderful ergonomic form on beautifully turned and hand carved legs ...

Antique Indian Damchiya with extensively carved wood. The traditional box was used as a dowry for Indian brides and gifted at weddings. It has panelled sides and secret compartments ...

The breakfront bevel carving to the top rail is surmounted on a thumbnail moulding and sits above scrolled leaf carving to three fielded back panels. The serpent heads that decorate ...

Pair of 1820s solid teak wood load bearing columns with solid teak wood crowns supported on hand-carved sandstone bases. These columns once carried a two storied colonial mansion. Si...

Supported only on two pillared pedestals this grand table allows chairs to glide in and out without any hindrance from legs normally found in traditional tables. Once adorned a large...

A mid-19th century colonial Goan painted tripod table with circular top over fluted central column with central banding over tri-form base, capped in lion paw feet. Note: Interestin...

Back to view all New Arrivals A 19th century ebonised carved Ceylonese settee A mid 19th century large and heavily carved ebonised settee with shaped top rail with heavily carved...

A late 19th century Indian silver punch bowl made for the British Raj - which makes the ultimate

valuables on journeys around India, the Northwest passage, and the Silk Road. As this was to be taken on

Typical of furniture made for the owners of tea plantations there is no economizing on wood and this is heavy. This was made in the first quarter of 20th century and meant to last g...

This superbly handcrafted linen chest is attributed to the expatriate furniture makers Hathaway Furniture Co. who in 19th century made furniture in Calcutta for export to Europe. It ...

Benches like these were cast in old foundries in Calcutta and were extensively used in colonial rail road stations. The wooden seats would be replaced when the seats were worn out. T...

Made on commission for the owners of tea plantation situated on the hill station Darjeeling. Heavily built with no regard to cost. Supported on four sturdy legs, back and arm rests ....

These two teak wood chairs designed for comfort come from a west coast monastery. These sofa like chairs were used in the large waiting rooms for dignitaries who come to visit the bi...

Teak wood slab of 2.3 inch was used all through for the top. Made in an era of wealth, economizing of wood or anything else was not on their plan. Though heavily made the table looks...

This piece of furniture was first conceived in the United Kingdom to accommodate the work of banking partners. This is a beautifully conceived and made desk for a senior personnel in...

Thick fine solid teak wood top supported on two iron pedestals. Wood grain flow on the top is to be seen to know the quality of wood. Simple but elegant an extraordinary piece by any...

Nineteenth Century. The British Colonial Sideboard is hand carved solid mahogany and padouk wood. The highly

This dog house was custom-made for an European settler in solid teak wood with all the trappings of iron ornamentation typical of the time it was built. It was built for an aristocra...

No other mirror frame can match this unique highly carved teak wood frame that comes from a custom made colonial era home. The front is carved all over. The age and patina of the woo...

Rare miniature Anglo-Indian fall front desk hand carved in bone. Beautifully constructed in Vizagapatam with tiny bone pegs, working drawers and fall front writing surface. In very g...

These oil lamps were used in the monastery in the 1920s. These open lamps used wicks to burn oil from the large brass bowls. The brass bowls were mounted on painted teak wood four in...

Pair of mouth blown hand-cut crystal glass wall sconces used at the entrance of the houses. Brass trims are hand cast that will last for decades. Comes from an aristocratic house. It...

These two superbly handcrafted teak wood consoles were made for a religious institution. Simple but elegant these are made in old world style. The rectangular top is supported on two...

popularised by the British in India. Previously it had been used by Indian artists to trace family paintings

on mica was popularised by the British in India. Previously it had been used by Indian artists to

1/4 W 11 1/8 The market for paintings on mica was popularised by the British in India

Fully hand tooled swing, teak wood. Used for the Royal Queen's palace during British Raj in India.

Framed size 36 x 45 inches   Anne Graham was born in 1925 to British parents in India. She was

British rule in India.

In late 19th century Calcutta was a busy port and was used by the British East India Company for

Signed & dated ‘74 Anne Graham was born to British parents in India. She was educated back in Britain

for British patrons from the British East India Company, it combined elements of Mughal traditional

India between 1818 and 1828. Because British colonial domination of India was so enduring, it often

Wellington, and a British politician and colonial administrator who expanded the British Empire in India and

British East India Company. The journey of these plants is full of history and allows us to see this

by Indian artists working for British patrons of the British East India Company, it combined elements

business owners with connections to the British East India Company (Wikipedia, 2022). My guess is that the

around the time the British captured Pondichéry, India from the French on the 16th of January 1761.

1819. One such print is on display in the British High Commission, New Delhi, India. Author: Captain

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of India- the highest British Title ever bestowed on an American woman. There are four versions

USA, Japan, India, China, Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Hong Kong

, e.g. in the USA, Japan, India, China, Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Hong

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exhibitions in many countries, e.g. in the USA, Japan, India, China, Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium

, e.g. in the USA, Japan, India, China, Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Hong

, e.g. in the USA, Japan, India, China, Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Hong

, e.g. in the USA, Japan, India, China, Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Hong

, e.g. in the USA, Japan, India, China, Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Hong

style'. Used by Indian artists working for British patrons of the British East India Company, Company

in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Great Britain, Holland, Luxenburg, Italy, India.

unsuccessful campaign in Egypt and Syria to protect French trade interests and undermine Britain's access to

Very fine hand engraved and painted silver plated British India export vase with excellent floral