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Anglo Indian Rosewood Scroll Back Bench Circa 1840
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for sale €1,141     $1,238
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Anglo Indian Rosewood Scroll Back Bench Circa 1840

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
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A very handsome Anglo-Indian rosewood hall bench, circa 1840, with foliate scroll back and out-scrolling arms, the serpentine front caned seat over a scroll apron and raised on scroll supports. With a green faux-leather seat cushion.

A lovely bench of good colour. Lacking one section of moulding to the edge of the right hand scroll arm. The back with some old repairs but overall in vey good condition, including the caned seat.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Anglo Indian Rosewood Bench to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08857990
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Bold pierced scrollwork: colonial Rococo revival design.
Hand-woven cane seat panel: traditional seating technique for warm climates.
Rough-sawn unfinished reverse: typical 19th-century workshop construction.
Aged patination across carved edges: decades of domestic handling and dusting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122570
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000780
Description
A very handsome Anglo-Indian rosewood hall bench, circa 1840, with foliate scroll back and out-scrolling arms, the serpentine front caned seat over a scroll apron and raised on scroll supports. With a green faux-leather seat cushion.

A lovely bench of good colour. Lacking one section of moulding to the edge of the right hand scroll arm. The back with some old repairs but overall in vey good condition, including the caned seat.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Anglo Indian Rosewood Bench to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08857990
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Bold pierced scrollwork: colonial Rococo revival design.
Hand-woven cane seat panel: traditional seating technique for warm climates.
Rough-sawn unfinished reverse: typical 19th-century workshop construction.
Aged patination across carved edges: decades of domestic handling and dusting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122570
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000780
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs.
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Archive I An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs.

Anglo Indian Rosewood Scroll Back Bench Circa 1840

Archive II An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs. View II
Archive III An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs.
Archive V An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs. View V
Archive VI An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs. View VI
Archive VII An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs. View VII
Archive VIII An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs. View VIII
Archive IX An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs. View IX
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Hand of Glory

Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified Since Jul 2012
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Items Sold 2,465
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An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs.
Anglo Indian Rosewood Scroll Back Bench circa 1840
Ref: SA1122570
An Anglo Indian dark rosewood bench featuring an intricately carved scrollwork backrest, integrated curved armrests, a woven cane seat, and carved legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBenches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo Indian
  • MaterialRosewood, Cane
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsScrollwork backrest, Woven cane seat, Cabriole legs, Openwork carving
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 210 cm (83 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This Victorian Anglo-Indian hall bench dates from circa 1840 and is made from dark brown rosewood with a caned seat and a green faux-leather seat cushion. The structural framework incorporates a serpentine front, an out-scrolling arm, and a scroll apron, standing upon scroll supports and cabriole legs. Elaborate decoration includes an intricately carved openwork scrollwork backrest with foliate motifs and old repairs. One section of moulding is absent from the edge of the right-hand scroll arm. Practical proportions measure 98 cm high, 210 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. This bench suits placement in a hallway, living room, or conservatory to provide traditional seating.

FAQs

Anglo-Indian furniture developed during British rule in India, combining classic European silhouettes with traditional Indian openwork wood carving and local tropical hardwoods.

Colonial seating pieces from this era were constructed using dense local hardwoods such as rosewood, teak, or padauk, frequently fitted with woven cane seating for breathability in warm climates.

Authentic period examples feature intricate hand-carved scrollwork, substantial dark rosewood timber, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural surface patination along untouched areas.

Position the bench in an entrance hall, wide corridor, or living space to serve as a sculptural focal point, balancing rich woodwork with neutral wall tones and contemporary textiles.

Maintain stable humidity away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, dust carved details with a soft brush, and lightly hydrate natural cane work periodically with distilled water.
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