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Indian Elephant Table
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

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Indian Elephant Table

1900 - 1920
Description

A very large South Indian elephant table with wooden tusks and heavy gauge brass tray.

Excellent condition.

Tamil Nadu, circa 1920.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
99cm (38.98")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Elephant Table to the 1920s.

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SA1199739
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Description
A very large South Indian elephant table with wooden tusks and heavy gauge brass tray.

Excellent condition.

Tamil Nadu, circa 1920.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
99cm (38.98")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Elephant Table to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199739
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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A circular carved dark wood table featuring legs shaped as elephant heads with tusks and an inset circular engraved brass tray in the centre.
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Archive I A circular carved dark wood table featuring legs shaped as elephant heads with tusks and an inset circular engraved brass tray in the centre.

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A circular carved dark wood table featuring legs shaped as elephant heads with tusks and an inset circular engraved brass tray in the centre.
Indian elephant table
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Anglo-Indian elephant tables are decorative items of furniture produced in India during the 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily for Western markets. They characteristically feature hand-carved wooden legs styled as elephant heads and trunks, supporting a carved timber frame and often a removable brass tray top.

These tables were typically crafted from dense local hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, or padauk, featuring detailed relief carving. The tusks were historically made from bone or lighter wood inserts, while the central tray top was constructed from etched or hammered brass.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved detail with subtle variations in symmetry, aged patina on the timber finish, and hand-etched patterning on the brass tray. Modern reproductions often display uniform machine-cut edges and synthetic materials for the tusks.

These low tables function well as occasional coffee tables or accent pieces in living rooms and study spaces. Pairing dark carved timber with neutral textiles, brass accents, or understated modern upholstery balances the detailed woodwork.

Dust the carved woodwork regularly using a soft brush to reach intricate recessed areas, applying beeswax periodically to nourish the timber. Clean the brass tray with a dry soft cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners that strip the original aged surface patina.
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