Indian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Traditional hand-made wooden plate. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a ...

Traditional asian style hand-made wooden plate. Made by unknown manufacturer in India, circa 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, p...

A rare and significant ensemble of two 19th Century Indian silver bowls, of traditional shape and impressive size, highly decorative, embossed with various scenes from Ramayana (ancient Indian epic poem which depicts the struggles of the divine prince Rama to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana). The top and base of the bowl decorated with bands of scrolling floral foliage and plain boarders. The bowls distinctive design is typical to the region of Poona, located 120 miles south-east of Bombay. Occupied by the British since the 1802, it was the perfect military base, being 2000ft above sea level, making the unbearably hot Indian summers more bearable. Poona is cooler than Bombay and so functioned as the colonial administrative headquarters of Bombay during the summer months. This helped to develop the town which saw the demand for local silversmiths to cater to the colonial market. The silversmiths there seemed to be familiar with Burmese silverwork and to have based their techniques and themes on those commonly seen on colonial Burmese silver. While Poona silver...

Antique British Indian Costrel Harvest Canteen for Water or Cider, Circa 1850. Beautiful hand-made treen.

19th Century Indian large footed round wooden bowl. Iron trim. Four legs. Decorative carvings on the legs and exterior of the bowl.

Originating from the Kerala region of Southern India, this 19th century arivalmanai, or culinary cutting instrument, is a traditional tool used in the preparation of vegetables throughout India. Comprising an engraved steel blade mounted upon a carved wood base, the user would place their weight on the wooden base by either sitting or kneeling, and prepare their ingredients accordingly. The craftsmanship and size of this fascinating relic denotes its usage in a Hindu temple setting, as offering food to the deities is believed to direct the mind towards spirituality. Food plays an important role in Hindu worship, and because of the veneration of the cow and belief in non-violence, most followers follow a vegetarian diet. The vast majority of Hindu religious...

Classy Black Ashtray in aluminium in bronze gunmetal finish. Also available on request in dark brass finish.   

1940s Wood Himachal Pot This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty and elegance that can be placed in either an antique or a modern or contemporary set...

Indian contemporary square pattern rectangular tray. Colors are black and tan. Mosaic design made of bone and horn. Larger size also available (S4415 )

Set of two hand beaded placemats. The unique designed placemats are hand beaded with Glass, Wood and plastic beads - the shape is a departure from the...

Contemporary Indian large cream bone tray with handles. Also available in a smaller size with handles (S6539).

Contemporary Chinese faded white matte glaze vase. Made of an eco-friendly compound of natural and recycled materials. Hand painted. Decorative ribbed design with two handles.

Ceramic Volcano Incense Burner Small by Newblue Dimensions: D 26 x H 12.5 cm Materials: Recycled Sanitary Ware, Recycled Glass, Quartz and Plant based binders The table-top volcano...

Flowers: Made in India, O.D.J. Maker's mark. No marks on heart.

Add an eclectic and global touch to your serveware collection with this stunning set of 12 vintage brass character skewers. Each skewer is uniquely topped with a finely cast brass fi...

Antique 19th century Indian solid silver condiment set, intricately decorated throughout with fine repoussé work against a finely matted ground. The entire surface is richly adorned ...

Large rectangular geometric patterned wood and white bone inlaid serving tray. Made of wood and then tessellated with dozen of sustainably sourced...

Matko Water Reservoir in Terracotta, Wood & Stainless Steel by Muscellaneous Dimensions: D 6,35 x W 4 x H 43,18 cm Materials: Teracotta, ash wood, Longpi pottery, sheesham wood, stai...

Four rectangles of mauve beads, may be designed as placemats; but I think they can be turned into a beautiful lamp. What do You thing ? It's an idea. ref. O/5410.

A magnificent Antique 19th Century Indian Silver Jug. This Jug has a tapered cylindrical form embellished with a cast applied band of lion heads hold...

What a wonderful silver plate pitcher circa 1880s. Made in India for the English market.

A Rare Indian Colonial Pap Boat Made in Madras circa 1840 by Lowe & Company The Pap Boat is modelled in a very unusual design with slightly baluster sides and a partly hooded spout ...

Contemporary Indian bone tray with thin etched gold lines. ARRIVAL TBD

Contemporary Indian bone tray with thin etched black lines.

19th century Indian marble footed food offering tray. Traditional shape.

Ceramic Volcano Incense Burner Big by Newblue Dimensions: D 41 x H 57 cm Materials: Recycled Sanitary Ware, Recycled Glass, Quartz and Plant based binders Volcanoes are too far to ...

1930s indu bronze teapot.

Intricately carved marble plate. Marble is cream colored.