Antique Anglo Indian Rosewood Inlaid letter rack or file organizer
Sold by Cora Violet Auctions
$195.00
Material:
Made of richly colored hardwood, possibly rosewood or teak, which were commonly used in Anglo-Indian furniture.
Design Elements:
Inlaid brass detailing: Decorative floral motifs and geometric patterns inlaid with brass or copper, consistent with the craftsmanship of 19th- to early 20th-century Anglo-Indian furniture.
Carved compartments: Multiple vertical slots for organizing letters, files, or documents.
The delicate scrollwork and stylized floral patterns on the side panels suggest it was meant for an elegant or formal setting.
Purpose:
Likely intended to organize correspondence, documents, or calling cards, fitting well in a study, office, or reception area.
This type of furniture was popular during the British colonial period in India, blending European utility with Indian craftsmanship.
Stylistic Period:
The decorative motifs and craftsmanship suggest it dates to the late 19th or early 20th century, which aligns with the height of British colonial influence in India.
This type of piece reflects the fusion of British design with traditional Indian artisan techniques, characteristic of Anglo-Indian furniture.
Pickup DetailsPickup is Sunday December 14th 9am- 4pm in Rogers Park with no exceptions. Text the cell number provided when you arrive. If you can not pick-up that day let us know ASAP. No shipping. Address will be on invoice. Please arrive with your receipt/ code and wait at the gate!!! Items will be brought out to you. Thanks!!
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