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19th C Anglo Indian Elephant Table
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19th C Anglo Indian Elephant Table

19th century
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A bold late 19th century Anglo Indian elephant, with carved detailing throughout. Made in a solid hardwood with an ebonised finish and tusks made from camel bone. Strong, firm standing table in good condition throughout. Circa 1900.

Dimensions: Height: 77.5 cm - 30 1/2 Inches, Width: 71 cm - 28 Inches, Depth: 45.75 cm - 18 Inches.

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
45.8cm (18.03")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Elephant Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1200783
Description
A bold late 19th century Anglo Indian elephant, with carved detailing throughout. Made in a solid hardwood with an ebonised finish and tusks made from camel bone. Strong, firm standing table in good condition throughout. Circa 1900.

Dimensions: Height: 77.5 cm - 30 1/2 Inches, Width: 71 cm - 28 Inches, Depth: 45.75 cm - 18 Inches.

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
45.8cm (18.03")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Elephant Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1200783
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Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century hand-carved ebonised wood side table in the form of an elephant supporting a round carved tray top.
19th C Anglo Indian Elephant Table
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A 19th-century hand-carved ebonised wood side table in the form of an elephant supporting a round carved tray top.
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  • ObjectSide Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian Colonial
  • MaterialEbonised Hardwood, Bone
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsElephant sculpture, Raised trunk, Carved floral border, Bone inlay
  • SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 45.8 cm (18 in)

This late nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian colonial side table takes the form of a sculptural elephant with a raised trunk, supporting a round tray top on a turned pedestal. The solid hardwood construction has a black ebonised finish, complemented by camel bone tusks and inlaid bone details to the eyes, alongside carved floral borders on the tabletop rim and an ornate blanket motif across the animal's back. The elephant stands upon a carved oval base with small bun feet resting underneath. Measuring 77.5 cm high, 71 cm wide and 45.8 cm deep, this substantial piece serves as an occasional table. Positioned in a gentleman's library or study, the table provides a sturdy surface beside a sofa or chair for holding books, glasses or a reading lamp. The tactile wood carvings and sculptural form give it a strong presence, while the dark ebonised surface integrates easily with traditional room schemes. Maintenance involves simple dusting of the carved surfaces to preserve the polished finish.

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Originating during the 19th-century British colonial period in India, Anglo-Indian elephant tables are carved occasional tables featuring a realistic or stylised elephant motif supporting a circular tabletop, blending European furniture forms with traditional Indian woodcarving techniques.

These tables were predominantly hand-carved from dense native Indian hardwoods such as teak or rosewood, often finished with dark ebonised lacquers and detailed with natural bone or ivory accents for features like tusks and eyes.

Authentic period examples showcase hand-hewn joinery, deep hand-carved relief detailing with subtle variations, age-related patination on the timber, and natural bone inlays rather than modern plastic or resin replacements.

Position this distinctive piece as an accent side table beside an armchair or sofa, using its carved texture and dark finish to contrast against neutral walls and tailored modern upholstery.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft bristle brush to reach inside carved crevices. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.
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