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A Bombay Presidency Teak Octagonal and Rectangular Elephant Table Circa 1890
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A Bombay Presidency Teak Octagonal and Rectangular Elephant Table Circa 1890

19th century
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A Bombay Presidency teak octagonal and rectangular elephant table circa 1890 of traditional form well carved with a central processional scene and rosette carving to the borders on carved elephant supports with bone tusks .

Size: 26.5 inches wide, 17 inches deep, 19 inches high

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Macintosh Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Elephant Table to the 1890s.

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A Bombay Presidency teak octagonal and rectangular elephant table circa 1890 of traditional form well carved with a central processional scene and rosette carving to the borders on carved elephant supports with bone tusks .

Size: 26.5 inches wide, 17 inches deep, 19 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Elephant Table to the 1890s.

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SA1184400
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An Anglo-Indian carved teak side table featuring an octagonal top supported by four legs shaped as detailed elephant heads and trunks.
A Bombay Presidency teak octagonal and rectangular elephant table circa 1890
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An Anglo-Indian carved teak side table featuring an octagonal top supported by four legs shaped as detailed elephant heads and trunks.
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Originating during the British Raj in the late nineteenth century, these tables were crafted in India for colonial residents and export markets, featuring legs carved in the form of elephant heads and trunks.

Dense indigenous hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, and ebony were typically hand-carved by Indian artisans, frequently incorporating bone or ivory inlays for details like tusks.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-hewn joinery, detailed carving displaying subtle tool marks, natural timber patination, and design motifs specific to regions like Bombay, Gujarat, or Punjab.

Position the piece as an accent side table beside structured upholstery, allowing the intricate timber carving to contrast against modern minimalist fabrics and neutral tones.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, ensuring the item remains away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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