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19th Century Anglo-indian / Burmese Wall Bracket / Shelf
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19th Century Anglo-indian / Burmese Wall Bracket / Shelf

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Anglo-Indian wall bracket or shelf. Circa 1880s

An extremely rare intricately carved 19th-century Anglo-Indian wall bracket or shelf.

This exquisite piece is beautifully made .

Intricately carved throughout with breathtaking detail . Featuring a realistically carved bird holding a snake in its beak, giving the impression that its about to take flight from its perch. Made from indigenous hardwood with an ebonized finish.

In excellent, antique condition.

40.5 cm High x 31.5 width x 22.5 depth

UK Delivery: £20

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School House Antiques has dated this Carved Teak Wall Bracket to the 19th Century.

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SA1051991
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Description
Anglo-Indian wall bracket or shelf. Circa 1880s

An extremely rare intricately carved 19th-century Anglo-Indian wall bracket or shelf.

This exquisite piece is beautifully made .

Intricately carved throughout with breathtaking detail .

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Featuring a realistically carved bird holding a snake in its beak, giving the impression that its about to take flight from its perch.
School House Antiques

Made from indigenous hardwood with an ebonized finish.

In excellent, antique condition.

40.5 cm High x 31.5 width x 22.5 depth

UK Delivery: £20

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this Carved Teak Wall Bracket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1051991
School House Antiques
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A 19th-century dark carved teak wall bracket featuring an undercut bird support figure and intricate foliate tracery.
19th Century Anglo-Indian / Burmese Wall Bracket / Shelf
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A 19th-century dark carved teak wall bracket featuring an undercut bird support figure and intricate foliate tracery.
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An Anglo-Indian wall bracket is a wall-mounted wooden support crafted during the British colonial period in India and Burma. These pieces combine traditional European furniture silhouettes with intricate, regional relief-carving styles featuring floral patterns, openwork tracery, and zoomorphic figures.

These items were predominantly hand-carved from dense regional hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, and padauk. These timbers were selected for their durability, rich grain, and suitability for deep undercut carving and delicate pierced details.

Authentic period examples feature hand-tool marks, variations in depth from hand-carving, and deep natural oxidisation or patina in the recessed areas. Construction often incorporates traditional joinery rather than modern screws, with dense timber weight characteristic of unseasoned old-growth teak.

Position the bracket on a narrow wall or alcove to display a single decorative object, such as a studio ceramic vessel, bronze bust, or potted trailing plant. The intricate dark timber creates a strong focal point against neutral painted walls or textured plaster backgrounds.

Remove dust regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush to reach deeply carved crevices without abrading the finish. Apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood, avoiding synthetic sprays or water-based cleaners that can cloud the patina.
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