Rare, Superb Quality Late 19thc Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur Circular Hardwood Inlaid Occasional Table

Name: Rare, Superb Quality Late 19thc Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur Circular Hardwood Inlaid Occasional Table
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1068673
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A rare, superb quality late 19th century (circa 1890) Anglo Indian circular hardwood inlaid occasional table from the Hoshiarpur area in the Punjab, this area renowned for superb intricate inlay work.

This table consists of a superbly inlaid circular top with inlaid foliate decoration to the centre surrounded by a foliate bone border, this leading out to a section of inlaid foliate decoration with outer borders of bone stringing, inlaid foliate and quatrefoil designs.

The leads down to a moulded edge with inlaid bone and ebony chevron design and a shaped and foliate inlaid frieze below.

The table is supported by an elegant turned column with inlaid foliate and geometric decoration leading down to an inlaid tripod base consisting of three cabriole legs.

This table is typical of the superb inlaid designs from the Hoshiarpur region of India in the late 19th century, this area produced fine quality furniture with intricate inlaid designs - the area was renowned for making high quality inlaid items and pieces were exhibited at various local exhibitions in the late 19th century.

Many items were exported to Bombay and Calcutta and increasingly to London, England and records from the early 20th century state that ship loads of such items were exported to both Europe and America.

Reference: Similar tables and inlaid items can be found in the book ‘Furniture From British India an Ceylon’ by Amin Jaffer pager 285 – 293.

This table is in excellent original condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 27.25'' / 69cm

Width: 24'' / 61cm

Depth: 24'' / 61cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

69cm (27.17")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1068673

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS1414

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

fig 1. Rare, superb quality late 19thc Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur circular hardwood inlaid occasional table — fig 1. Rare, Superb Quality Late 19thc Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur Circular Hardwood Inlaid Occasional Table

This table consists of a superbly inlaid circular top with inlaid foliate decoration to the centre surrounded by a foliate bone border, this leading out to a section of inlaid foliate decoration with outer borders of bone stringing, inlaid foliate and quatrefoil designs.

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The leads down to a moulded edge with inlaid bone and ebony chevron design and a shaped and foliate inlaid frieze below.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 2. Rare, superb quality late 19thc Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur circular hardwood inlaid occasional table — fig 2. Rare, Superb Quality Late 19thc Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur Circular Hardwood Inlaid Occasional Table

The table is supported by an elegant turned column with inlaid foliate and geometric decoration leading down to an inlaid tripod base consisting of three cabriole legs.

This table is typical of the superb inlaid designs from the Hoshiarpur region of India in the late 19th century, this area produced fine quality furniture with intricate inlaid designs - the area was renowned for making high quality inlaid items and pieces were exhibited at various local exhibitions in the late 19th century.

fig 3. Rare, superb quality late 19thc Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur circular hardwood inlaid occasional table — fig 3. Rare, Superb Quality Late 19thc Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur Circular Hardwood Inlaid Occasional Table

Many items were exported to Bombay and Calcutta and increasingly to London, England and records from the early 20th century state that ship loads of such items were exported to both Europe and America.