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Anglo-indian Elm Bureau
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Anglo-indian Elm Bureau

1900 - 1920
Description

A very unusual Anglo-Indian bureau made from elm wood in excellent condition with only marks/ scuffs in line with age and use. The intricacy of the carving to the fall front and drawer is the work of a true craftsman and is simply stunning. It's fall front opens to an interior that will accommodate all your office supplies with its fitted pigeon holes, shelves and drawers. This is a stunning bureau with wonderful colouring and amazing patination, the perfect finishing touch to any study or office.

Internal Reference: SAI1952

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Anglo Indian Carved Bureau to the 1900s.

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SA895892
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI1952
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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We can arrange to deliver any where in the world just let us know your destination and we will get a quote for you .

Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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Description
A very unusual Anglo-Indian bureau made from elm wood in excellent condition with only marks/ scuffs in line with age and use.
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The intricacy of the carving to the fall front and drawer is the work of a true craftsman and is simply stunning.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

It's fall front opens to an interior that will accommodate all your office supplies with its fitted pigeon holes, shelves and drawers. This is a stunning bureau with wonderful colouring and amazing patination, the perfect finishing touch to any study or office.

Internal Reference: SAI1952

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Anglo Indian Carved Bureau to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA895892
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI1952
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher.
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Archive I An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher.

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Archive II An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher. View II
Archive III An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher. View III
Archive IV An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher. View IV
Archive V An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher. View V
Archive VI An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher. View VI
Archive VII An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher. View VIII
Archive IX An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher. View IX
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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An Anglo-Indian carved elm writing bureau featuring a drop-front desk with floral relief carvings, a single drawer, and slab legs supported by a lower stretcher.
Anglo-Indian Elm Bureau
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Anglo-Indian furniture emerged during the British colonial period in India, combining Western functional forms, such as bureaux and desks, with intricate indigenous carving techniques and local timber species.

These pieces were typically constructed from durable native woods like elm, teak, or rosewood, featuring hand-carved relief foliage, joinery using mortise and tenon joints, and brass lock plates.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-carved botanical relief motifs, dense hardwood construction, hand-forged brass fittings, and construction methods tailored to withstand varied climates.

Position the bureau in a home office, hallway, or living room alongside contemporary lighting and neutral walls to allow the carved timber detailing to stand out as a central feature.

Dust regularly along the detailed carvings using a soft brush, apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber, and position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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