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Edwardian Hoshiapur Serving Tray with Bone Inlays
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Edwardian Hoshiapur Serving Tray with Bone Inlays

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 February 2026 · Branching Out Antiques
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A rare early 20th Century Anglo Indian serving tray of good size, with superb bone inlay decorations and in superb antique condition.

Width 61cm.  Depth 31cm.  Height 8cm

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Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
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Branching Out Antiques has dated this Edwardian Hoshiarpur Serving Tray to the Edwardian era.

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SA1196675
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A rare early 20th Century Anglo Indian serving tray of good size, with superb bone inlay decorations and in superb antique condition.

Width 61cm.  Depth 31cm.  Height 8cm

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Edwardian Hoshiarpur Serving Tray to the Edwardian era.

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SA1196675
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An Edwardian rectangular wooden serving tray featuring intricate white bone inlay in floral and geometric patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An Edwardian rectangular wooden serving tray featuring intricate white bone inlay in floral and geometric patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Hoshiapur Serving Tray with Bone Inlays

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An Edwardian rectangular wooden serving tray featuring intricate white bone inlay in floral and geometric patterns.
EDWARDIAN HOSHIAPUR SERVING TRAY WITH BONE INLAYS
Ref: SA1196675
An Edwardian rectangular wooden serving tray featuring intricate white bone inlay in floral and geometric patterns.
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  • ObjectServing Trays
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAnglo-Indian / Edwardian
  • MaterialShisham wood, Camel bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Central diamond medallion, Geometric dot borders
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

Hoshiarpur inlay work originated in the Punjab region of India during the 19th century and gained popularity in Britain during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, featuring intricate bone or brass geometric and floral motifs set into timber.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as shisham or teak, meticulously inlaid with hand-carved camel bone or mother-of-pearl, and secured with traditional adhesives and joinery techniques.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut bone elements with subtle irregularities, natural ageing of the timber, traditional hand-carved detailing, and construction methods consistent with early 20th-century craftsmanship rather than modern mass production.

Such a piece functions effectively as a decorative accent when placed upon a coffee table or sideboard, introducing textural contrast, historical depth, and intricate pattern into a modern living space.

Preservation requires avoiding excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and heat sources. The timber should be maintained with appropriate natural wax, and the bone inlay cleaned gently with a dry, soft cloth.
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