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Antique Travelling Trader’s Altar, Oriental Teak Stand, Folding Table, Victorian
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Antique Travelling Trader’s Altar, Oriental Teak Stand, Folding Table, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique travelling trader’s altar. An Oriental, carved teak folding display stand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A fascinating example of campaign-style furniture, showcasing superb craftsmanship and ornate carved detail.

Profusely carved craftsmanship, displaying remarkable artistry and cultural symbolism

Select teak stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues throughout

Superb altar top with a distinctive shield-shaped centre, surrounded by ornate corner carvings

Corners feature dragon and symbolic motif carvings, rich with Eastern iconography

Fascia adorned with relief-carved dragons, adding bold visual texture and mythological appeal

Folding tripod design, the legs collapsing neatly in three parts for compact transport

Ingeniously designed to form a self-contained trunk for carriage — ideal for travelling traders or field use

Displays a beautiful aged patina, commensurate with age and careful use

This is a captivating antique travelling altar, with superb Oriental carving and campaign versatility. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy or display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 71cm (28'')

Max Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Height: 55.5cm (21.75'')

Folded Height: 18cm (7'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
55.5cm (21.85")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Teak Altar Table to the Victorian era.

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SA1178577
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25716
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Description
This is an antique travelling trader’s altar. An Oriental, carved teak folding display stand, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
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A fascinating example of campaign-style furniture, showcasing superb craftsmanship and ornate carved detail.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A dark brown carved teak folding altar table with deep dragon relief carvings surrounding a flat central top reserve.
fig 1. Antique Travelling Trader’s Altar, Oriental Teak Stand, Folding Table, Victorian

Profusely carved craftsmanship, displaying remarkable artistry and cultural symbolism

Select teak stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues throughout

Superb altar top with a distinctive shield-shaped centre, surrounded by ornate corner carvings

fig 2. A dark brown carved teak folding altar table with deep dragon relief carvings surrounding a flat central top reserve.
fig 2. Antique Travelling Trader’s Altar, Oriental Teak Stand, Folding Table, Victorian

Corners feature dragon and symbolic motif carvings, rich with Eastern iconography

Fascia adorned with relief-carved dragons, adding bold visual texture and mythological appeal

Folding tripod design, the legs collapsing neatly in three parts for compact transport

fig 3. A dark brown carved teak folding altar table with deep dragon relief carvings surrounding a flat central top reserve.
fig 3. Antique Travelling Trader’s Altar, Oriental Teak Stand, Folding Table, Victorian

Ingeniously designed to form a self-contained trunk for carriage — ideal for travelling traders or field use

Displays a beautiful aged patina, commensurate with age and careful use

This is a captivating antique travelling altar, with superb Oriental carving and campaign versatility. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy or display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 71cm (28'')

Max Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Height: 55.5cm (21.75'')

Folded Height: 18cm (7'')

Height
55.5cm (21.85")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Teak Altar Table to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178577
Dealers Internal Ref
25716
London Fine Antiques
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A dark brown carved teak folding altar table with deep dragon relief carvings surrounding a flat central top reserve.
Antique Travelling Trader’s Altar, Oriental Teak Stand, Folding Table, Victorian
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During the late 19th century, trade between Britain and East Asia inspired an demand for heavily carved teak and hardwood furniture. Craftsmen created pieces featuring traditional dragon motifs, Shou symbols, and openwork lattice to satisfy European interest in Asian aesthetics.

These tables were typically crafted from dense teak or rosewood using traditional joinery without iron nails. Artisans employed hand-chiselled relief carving for decorative surfaces and mortise-and-tenon construction to allow folding or disassembly for travel.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved tool marks, unevenness in non-visible structural areas, and natural wood oxidation within deep crevices. Hinges or folding joints often show hand-fitted iron or brass hardware appropriate to the period.

A relief-carved table serves as a focal statement piece in a hallway or living room alcove. Placing it against neutral plaster walls alongside subtle contemporary ceramics balances the visual texture of the carved wood.

Dust deep relief carvings regularly using a soft-bristled brush or dry microfibre cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually to nourish the wood, avoiding clear water or harsh chemical cleaners that strip natural oils.
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