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Anglo Indian Heavily Carved Round Tilt Top Table, mid 19th Century

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A fine and intricately carved Anglo Indian hardwood tilt top pedestal table, British Colonial period, mid 19th century, Ceylon or India. The pedestal tilt top table features a wide circular table top carved in deep relief with a dense pictorial border featuring majestic domed buildings and high mountain peaks surrounded by scrolling jungle foliage inhabited by lions, serpents, and long tailed birds. The impressively large sloped apron is heavily carved and pierced with a dense design of scrolling vegetation with berries and birds scattered throughout. The table top rests upon a pedestal support caved with a fantastic design of intertwined serpents above spread winged birds. The legs of splayed cabriole form with vine details and acanthus leaf carved feet. The table top features a locking tilt top function. The hardwood overall with a dark brown (near black) patina with red brown highlights. The un-carved center of the tabletop with a much lighter patina of luminous light honey brown. Measures: Height 28", diameter 30".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Wood,Carved,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    India
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The top with two repaired splits. The apron re-joined and glued. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The table presents beautifully. The top with two repaired splits, as seen in photos. The apron re-joined and glued at the seams, as seen in photos. The beaded trim to the table top with some minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU89476307113
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