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Nineteenth Century Indian Cupboard
Ropeworks Antiques
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Nineteenth Century Indian Cupboard

19th century
Description

A North Indian Rosewood cupboard with fabulous doors.

Made by Kashmiri artisans but probably not in Kashmir.

Repurposed from a larger piece that dated from around 1840.

Dimensions are maximums.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Carved Indian Teak Cupboard to the 19th Century.

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SA1212581
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Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A North Indian Rosewood cupboard with fabulous doors.

Made by Kashmiri artisans but probably not in Kashmir.

Repurposed from a larger piece that dated from around 1840.

Dimensions are maximums.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Carved Indian Teak Cupboard to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212581
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A tall nineteenth-century dark hardwood double-door cupboard decorated with intricate relief foliate carving across the front doors and base.
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Archive I A tall nineteenth-century dark hardwood double-door cupboard decorated with intricate relief foliate carving across the front doors and base.

Nineteenth Century Indian cupboard

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Archive VIII A tall nineteenth-century dark hardwood double-door cupboard decorated with intricate relief foliate carving across the front doors and base. View VIII
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Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Verified Since Dec 2012
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Ropeworks Antiques
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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A tall nineteenth-century dark hardwood double-door cupboard decorated with intricate relief foliate carving across the front doors and base.
Nineteenth Century Indian cupboard
Ref: SA1212581
A tall nineteenth-century dark hardwood double-door cupboard decorated with intricate relief foliate carving across the front doors and base.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Nineteenth-century Indian cupboards, often produced during the Anglo-Indian period, feature dense, intricate hand-carved foliate motifs covering the external door panels and frame, blending traditional regional woodcarving techniques with European functional forms.

These storage pieces were predominantly crafted from indigenous, dense hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, or shisham, constructed with mortise and tenon joinery to withstand varying humidity levels.

Authentic period examples display deep, hand-chiselled relief carvings with slight natural variations, evidence of historical tool marks, original wrought iron or brass fittings, and natural patination within the recessed areas of the carving.

Position the cabinet as a standalone anchor piece against a neutral wall in a hallway or living area, balancing its rich visual texture with understated minimalist furniture and contemporary warm lighting.

Dust the detailed relief work regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush, keep the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking, and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the wood grain.
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