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19th C Bone Inlaid Hoshiarpur Mirror
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19th C Bone Inlaid Hoshiarpur Mirror

19th century
Sold 22 August 2025 · William James Antiques
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A late 19th century Hoshiarpur wall mirror, beautifullly inlaid in bone and ebony. Retaining the original magical mirror plate, lovely original finish throughout. Indian, Circa 1890.

Dimensions: Height: 38 cm - 15 Inches, Width: 33 cm - 13 Inches, Depth: 2 cm - 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Bone Inlaid Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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SA1135692
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A late 19th century Hoshiarpur wall mirror, beautifullly inlaid in bone and ebony. Retaining the original magical mirror plate, lovely original finish throughout. Indian, Circa 1890.

Dimensions: Height: 38 cm - 15 Inches, Width: 33 cm - 13 Inches, Depth: 2 cm - 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Bone Inlaid Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135692
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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A rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate floral bone inlay pattern set within a dark wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate floral bone inlay pattern set within a dark wooden frame.
19th C Bone Inlaid Hoshiarpur Mirror
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A rectangular wall mirror featuring an intricate floral bone inlay pattern set within a dark wooden frame.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialHardwood, Camel bone
  • ColourDark Brown and Cream
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Geometric border, Inlaid bone panels
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

Anglo-Indian inlay work, particularly from centres like Hoshiarpur in Punjab, flourished during the 19th century under British colonial rule, blending traditional Indian craftsmanship with European furniture forms.

These pieces typically feature a dense hardwood base, such as shisham or teak, intricately hand-carved and inlaid with fragments of camel bone or resin to create complex floral and geometric patterns.

Authentic 19th-century items exhibit hand-cut bone pieces with natural irregularities, older secondary woods on the reverse, hand-forged fixings, and distinct signs of age-related patination and shrinkage.

An ornate inlaid mirror serves as a striking focal point; it can be hung above a minimalist console or fireplace to create a sophisticated textural contrast against clean, neutral walls.

Preserve antique bone inlay by keeping it away from direct sunlight and high humidity fluctuations, dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth, and avoiding chemical cleaners or excessive moisture.
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