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Pair of Anglo-Ceylonese Carved Ebony Wall Brackets or Shelves, circa 1840

About the Item

An associated or 'collected pair' of second quarter 19th century British Colonial, Anglo-Ceylonese / Anglo-Indian carved ebony wall brackets / shelves / sconces of large scale having shallow fluted-edge gallery platforms surmounting floral and foliate carved aprons with corresponding arched supports.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Sri Lanka
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Both measure 16.5" wide. One is 17.5" high; the other 18". One is 5.57" deep; the other 5.75". Work well together and beautiful condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002125790072

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