Anglo-Indian Furniture

Vintage nest of four solid rosewood tables featuring brass marquetry and corner detail. The individual tables measure approximately: 21” wide x 12.75” deep x 21.1” tall 18.75” wide...

Indian Repoussé & engraved brass bowl / planter on engraved brass stand / stool. Large antique Anglo- Indian brass bowl or planter with amazing, very...

This is a rare antique silk Indian textile woven during the end of the 19th century that measures 164 x 56 CM in size. The design of this rug is based on an early 18th century repeat...

Antique Hand-woven Kashmir Paisley Throw Textile Shawl 1850-1890. Late 19th Century European Victorian Kashmir Paisley Shawl. Anglo Indian shawl ...

19th Century Pair of Anglo-Indian rare armchairs in ebonized wood with original moire velvet.      

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1860-80. Box made of sandalwood with highly carved teak wood reliefs and panels on all sides. Edged with bone and ebony veneers and glorious sadeli mosaic, made from tiny pieces of faux ivory, pewter, green semi-precious stone. The box is in a sarcophagus form with domed lid. The original brass carry handles are on the sides. The interior is in great condition and consists of a removeable mirror under the lid portion, with the original red velvet lining behind it. The base is removeable and contains a number of lidded compartments. 6 of the interior lids on the base, are each inlaid with sadeli mosaic banding. The rest are also carved and chased. The interior is fully complete with 7 lidded faux ivory/bone, thread canisters with sadeli domes and the original bone thimble. The box sits on 4 brass ball or bun feet with the original velvet lining on the base. Some minor repairs and losses, but this box is fully complete. This is ‘rare’ as many of these boxes have not survived in such condition! Included in the sale are 2 photos that were in the box (under the base tray). Interestingly, one of them is a view of downtown Nassau, New Providence (Bermuda) from the early 20C and stamped on the rear. What a ‘journey’ this piece has made! Made in India … travelled to Bermuda, probably via Britain … back to Ireland (where we bought it) …. then to Texas! These boxes were made by superb Indian craftsmen, specifically for sale to the ruling British elite. These types of boxes, carved padouk and sandalwood, (whilst beautiful and superbly crafted) were of a lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of Bombay and Vizagapatam. These type of boxes were much more affordable back in 1880 (and indeed today) and would probably have been bought by mid-level diplomats, civil servants or visitors. Sewing boxes (in general), were in EVERY Victorian home in Britain in the 19th Century and like other boxes etc were ‘status symbols’ of your place in society! The more ornate the box, the more ‘Upper Class’ you were! Of it’s type, this one, is one of the very higher quality one’s, than the norm! SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials. Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color. The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design. On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent. The earliest Sadeli boxes...

A hand-carved marble platter, server or charger from India. 24 inches diameter.

hindu chair, old of the beginning of the 18th century, made of wood with wrought iron, it has wear and deterioration due to antiquity.

A striking antique Anglo-Indian cabinet, richly weathered with its original multi-layered painted finish in red and green hues over natural wood. Crafted from solid wood and accented...

Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration A beautiful piece of folk architecture from the Indian continent, the corbel was usually found marking doorways warding ...

We are delighted to offer for sale This beautiful little Anglo-Indian inlaid square wooden table. We have lightly restored this by cleaning, wax...

A stylish antique Khond bronzed metal stylized figure of an Ox dating from the early to mid 20th century made in Orissa, India. The Khonds are an indigenous Adivasi tribal commun...

The Splendor Chest showcases the mastery of traditional bone inlay, featuring hand-carved camel bone flowers arranged in a precise diamond grid across its surface. Each flower is met...

This an amazing table featuring four silver tin like feet with rams heads. The feet follow an intricate curved debossing design where at the near top unscrew and the glass top is in...

Classical oriental runner in reduced sizes, with a rich frame, easy to set. The ideal would be in front of a bookcase (it's elegant) or at the end of ...

An unusual high back chair, the ebonised wooden frame with spiral supports and unusual pierced splat, the swept arms above baluster supports, cane seats and barely twist...

Vintage carved wood elephants expanding bookends. Beautiful carved wood book holder that expands to hold more books. Beautiful vintage han...

A beautiful hand painted portrait of an elephant in full Indian wedding regalia. The animal is shown mid-stride and is covered in a green, red, and gold cloth. A blue and gold styliz...

19th century pair of hand carved Anglo-Indian teak wood picture frames Beautiful matching pair of hand carved frames. Each frame measures 8" x 13". The openings measures 4.5" x 6.5...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 Anglo Indian Elephant upholstered Colonial Military Campaign folding chair Please...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1880 Anglo-Indian hand carved coffee table in solid hardwood A very good look...

Vintage South Asian gouache peshwa painting on prepared fine cotton with gilt highlights - traditional style - fine detail painting to the figures - the canvas set against a padded b...

Very beautiful vintage French Cogolin rug with a nice design of European rugs and nice colours with a yellow, grey and white, made in mechanical looms at Cogolin manufacturing with w...

The use of malachite dates back to ancient civilizations. The Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans valued malachite for its beauty and supposed protective properties. In ancient Egypt, it w...

19th Century Indian School Watercolor Painting. The Kangra School originated in the Kanga Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India and is renowned for it's de...

Introducing "Barath," a rug hand crafted from the highest quality wool using the knotting technique. This means that each knot has been meticulously crafted individually. "Barath" i...

The beautifully crafted wooden sculpture depicting an Islamic Rajasthani couple riding a majestic camel. The wooden figures are intricately carved with attention to detail, capturin...

Classic contrast. Cattle horn is carefully placed over a wood frame by hand to make this exotic end table. The top is inlayed with horn and camel bone chi...

This refined pillow is created from 19th century silk velvet and bordered with an antique Indian metallic trim. The large square pillow is sophisticated and opulent. The velvet is of...

Fanciful Anglo-Indian style painted wood table base with red accents and carved wood "tassels".       

Teak carved settee, bench This is a sturdy piece, the settee or bench has a carved curved high back with more carving on the front of the arms and legs ...

Three-Tier Anglo-Indian Leather, Brass & Rattan Étagère/Shelf A refined and beautifully detailed Anglo-Indian three-tier étagère featuring a rich combination of materials and coloni...

Rare Indian coffee made of hand carved wood with metal frame. The door opens from the top and reveals the interior. Beautiful piece that could be used as a letter box or as a small jewellery cabinet...

Pair of English Ormolu Lamps Depicting Tipu Sultan in Anglo-Indian Orientalist Style, Circa 1860s A dramatic and finely cast pair of mid-19th-century English ormolu figural lamps, d...

Indo-Portuguese columns are a distinctive feature of the architectural heritage that emerged during the Portuguese colonization of India, primarily in regions like Goa, Kochi, Daman ...

An unusual and very fine pair of antique ormolu and silvered bronze English camel centrepieces made for the Orientalist/Anglo Indian Market, Signed by Elkington. This magnificent pair of centrepieces denotes three beautifully silvered camels...

Spectacular large Indian Maharaja palace table-console in teakwood, 19th century. A spectacular palace table, often used as a console in the enormous corridors of the Maharajas' palaces. Very decorative piece perfect for large houses or big outdoor veranda. Decorated with forged nails and fully carved belts. Palmyform legs. This table was used for 25 years as a dining room table for 12...

The leaf-shaped copper tray from 19th-century Kashmir seamlessly blends the grace of nature with the opulence of Mughal design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the tray'...

Original Hand-Carved South Asian Antique Architectural Bracket Fragment for display Anonymous Probably India; early-to-mid 20th century Wood Approximate size: 4.2 x 3.8 x 12 in. A...

PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box – ‘Alice’s Box’. Made in Vizagapatam, India, circa 1860-80. We call this one: “Alice’s Box”! It has lived ‘a hard, well used and traveled life’, as is evident from the number of losses and repairs, as is obvious from the photos, especially to the faux ivory panels and bands to the top. The bonus to the loss of the frieze panels to the dome has a ‘bonus’, however, as their loss has revealed the most GORGEOUS faux blonde tortoiseshell underneath! The box is dome/casket shaped. The top has 3 bands, with the center one being the original. The 2 side bands are later ivorine. The faux ivory and hand-painted medallions on the domed lid, have been saved and they depict Hindu Gods, Vishnu and Shiva. The front and side panels are still in pretty good shape and are decorated with lac ink (indelible ink made from crushed beetles) depicting lovely floral designs. The domed lid open to reveal a series of open compartments for envelopes, writing paper etc. and one lidded panel for stamps. Inside the box are 2 paper labels: one probably being the original item ticket and the other with: ” Alice’s address is 272 Ashworth Ave, Toronto 4, Ontario”. Probably, the original owner? Hence, we call it ‘Alice’s Box’. What a journey/life this box has had! Made in India, made its way to Canada, back to Ireland and then to Texas! This is why, WE LOVE ANTIQUES...

VERY DECORATIVE VIZAGAPATAM BOX Vizagapatam, India, 19th Century. Rustic workmanship will only add to the decorative appeal of this Anglo-Indian footed domed casket in ebonized woo...

A large 20th century antiqued Indian bronze footed floor urn or planter. Features figural elephants over Phoenix / Griffin / Peacock handles. The body is decorated with birds and flo...

This stunning hand-knotted Amritsar wool rug features a light brown background with tan floral motifs. It beautifully combines India's exotic style with a hint of colonial influence,...

A charming antique Burmese / Anglo-Indian sculptural carved padauk hardwood accent table with figural animal carving feet. circa 1900 Finely hand carved in Burma (present day Myanma...

An Indian carved and brass inlaid wooden lamp. An open top ribbed glass globe in white is supported on a highly decorative wooden box. Finely carved and pierced with leaves and berri...

A hand-carved marble charger from India, circa 1980. Measures: 18 inches in diameter, half an inch high. Can be used as a charger, as a centerpiece ...

Lofty Spanish Colonial style wall mirror with a dramatic crest decorated in hand hammered tin floral motifs over a rectangular frame having hammered quilted tin around the looking g...

A rare early 19th century solid satinwood anglo indian trunk with brass carrying handles. Superb colour and patination

Set of three large Indian brass chargers Indian, Early 20th Century Small: Height 2cm, diameter 50cm Medium: Height 2cm, diameter 58cm Large: ...

Antique Mamluk revival Indo Persian Damascene Islamic Middle Eastern Arabic copper tray charger. Solid hammered copper rectangular serving tray platter...

Heavily carved fruitwood mirror. A lovely piece from the east the 6” wide frame is intricately carved with leaves and fruits, the looking glass is ne...

An Anglo Indian padouk tripod side table, of circular form, the top with a solid centre within a border and curved frieze of o...

Nice pair of hand carved wooden Asian elephant bookends. large Hand carved elephant bookends with trunk up, for Asian this represent good hea...

This stunning antique hand-carved wooden architectural column showcases intricate floral and geometric motifs, indicative of traditional In...

Pair of Anglo Indian style hand carved and painted round side tables. The bases with carved open fret-work, the round tops with a handsome floral decorative molding. With a rubbed wh...

Large Anglo Indian Moorish Islamic style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo Persian box with floral and geometric Moorish Sadeli design in an hexagonal shape form with micro mosaic marquetry, very fine artwork. Museum collector piece like the one in Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. The repeating geometric patterns of Sadeli Mosaic are what give it beauty and richness. This decorative technique is a type of micro mosaic featuring repeating geometric patterns. Dimensions: H: 5 in : 12 in W x 12 in. D. Circa 1950s. Sadeli mosaic art is a highly skilled craft, it has had a long history in India and the Middle East with early examples dating back to the 16th century. In the 1800s, it became popular as a decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before Indian boxes appeared. The designs on early boxes look deceptively simple. The fact is they emerged from a culture which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity isn’t immediately apparent to the viewer. Will look great in a Moroccan decor...

A fine late 18th century, early 19th century watercolour of an Indian shrub with yellow flowers. By Janet Dick. A paper label on the reverse is inscribed ‘Drawn while the artist w...

Pair of silvered brass Anglo Indian guarding lion sculptures or bookends.  

An antique painted cloth panel from India. May have been a back drop for a theater or a large wall hanging. It has a wonderful worn old patina and would ...

Pair of Four-Tier Anglo-Indian Leather, Brass & Rattan Étagères/Shelves An impressive and richly detailed pair of tall Anglo-Indian étagères, each constructed with turned hardwood ...