Description

Late C19th Indian carved teak or �shisham� circular ivory inlaid table on octagonal folding base .
Intricately carved flower-head and scroll design circular top with central panel of ivory inlay , triple inlaid triangular panels and ivory inlaid border edge.
Mounted upon a hinged and folding octagonal base with carved and pierced leaf and scroll decoration .
Produced in colonial �British India� in the areas of Hoshiarpur or Shimla , regions traditionally renowned for this type of high quality carving and intricate ivory and bone inlaid work . Mainly produced for the export market in response for the fashionable demand for exotic �Orientalist� interiors promoted by retailers such as the esteemed Libertys of London .
In good original condition with only minor losses to the inlaid ivory decoration.
H 22�
W 21�
D 21�
India c. 1890
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 30 years , M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
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