Used to describe furniture and objects made in India from the 18th century onwards by Indian cabinetmakers using local timbers and accessories, for the colonial British market and wealthy locals, that was a fusion of the styles and techniques of the two cultures. Teak, camphor wood, padouk, coromandel and ebony were common timbers, and the furniture was sometimes inlaid with ivory or bone, and usually extensively carved with Indian themes including elephants and intricate foliate designs. Similar furniture was made in other colonies such as Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Kashmir.

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An antique Anglo-Ceylonese carved ebony deed box, interior…

An antique Anglo-Ceylonese carved ebony deed box, interior inlaid with bone, early to mid 19th century, 9 cm high, 26 cm wide, 12 cm deep

An Anglo-Indian workbox, superbly carved on all sides, with…

An Anglo-Indian workbox, superbly carved on all sides, with claw feet and compartmented lift out tray fitted with lids, early to mid 19th century, 18 cm high, 32.5 cm wide, 25.5 cm deep

An Anglo-Indian brass bound mahogany writing box, 19th century,…

Brass-Bound Mahogany Writing Box, Signed S.C. Dass

An Anglo-Indian brass bound mahogany writing box, 19th century, with brass studding, mounts and lock-plates, signed S. C. Dass, 23 cm high, 45 cm wide, 30 cm deep

An Anglo Indian brass bound rosewood correspondence trunk,…

Brass-bound Rosewood Correspondence Trunk, 19th Century

An Anglo Indian brass bound rosewood correspondence trunk, second half 19th century the rising top revealing an interior tray with various compartments, brass handles to either side. Height 33 cm, width 58 cm, depth 37 cm

Writing compendium, early 19th century Anglo-Indian sadeli,…

Anglo-Indian Sadeli Writing Compendium

Writing compendium, early 19th century Anglo-Indian sadeli, Visagapatan compendium, bone inlay with indigo velvet writing Mat, width 39 cm, (som warping and missing pieces)

An Anglo-Ceylonese deed box, porcupine quill and ebony with…

19th Century Anglo-Ceylonese Deed Box with Porcupine Quill Inlay

An Anglo-Ceylonese deed box, porcupine quill and ebony with bone inlay, 19th century, 10.5 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, 20.5 cm deep

An Anglo-Indian teak travel trunk, interior attractively fitted…

Antique Teak Travel Trunk with Fitted Interior

An Anglo-Indian teak travel trunk, interior attractively fitted with lift-out tray and carved compartments, with original brass escutcheons and bindings, a very attractive piece, early 19th century. 50 cm high, 82 cm wide, 48 cm deep

An Indian Vizagapatam bone jewellery box, 18th early 19th…

Intricate Indian Bone Jewellery Box

An Indian Vizagapatam bone jewellery box, 18th early 19th century, decorated with black-stained incised intricate scrolling foliage and foliate motifs to the sides and an oval cartouche containing a mansion to the top. Later red velvet lining. 9.5 cm high…

Antique Anglo-Indian ebony and bone writing slope traditional…

Anglo-Indian Ebony and Bone Writing Slope with Inlay Decoration

Antique Anglo-Indian ebony and bone writing slope traditional inlaid bone decoration to exterior, lid opening to fitted interior, with decorated lidded sections for inkwells, width 38 cm. Note: condition is 'As inspected.'.

Large 19th century Anglo Indian ivory, ebony and sadeli mosaic…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Ivory Writing Slope

Large 19th century Anglo Indian ivory, ebony and sadeli mosaic writing slope, c.1840, of deep rectangular form, set with central circular motif, with radiating line work, accented with a circular star motifs, the interior opening to fitted interior, with…

Small 19th century brass bound camphor wood box with twin…

Brass Bound Camphor Wood Box with Handles

Small 19th century brass bound camphor wood box with twin carrying handles, 47 cm width

Anglo-Indian ivory and sandalwood writing slope 20th century…

Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Writing Slope

Anglo-Indian ivory and sandalwood writing slope 20th century inlaid with sadeli mosaic, of rectangular form with hinged sloping lid, the lid opening to reveal a velvet-clad writing surface, the upper part with a fitted interior, minor loss to inlay,…

A camphorwood lined campaign chest of Historic interest, early…

Kingsford Smith's Camphorwood Campaign Chest

A camphorwood lined campaign chest of Historic interest, early 20th century, a brass strapped chest with a candle box to the interior, and containing a legal letter from Haines & Polites Barristers and Solicitors confirming the item as formerly the…

An early 19th century Anglo-Indian work box, of rectangular…

Anglo-Indian Ivory and Sadeli Work Box

An early 19th century Anglo-Indian work box, of rectangular form, overall decorated with ivory and sadeli-ware in geometrical inlays, with a sandalwood interior fitted with a tray divided into various covered compartments fitted with ivory and sadeli lids…

Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam sandalwood trinket/glove box, with…

Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Trinket Box with Ivory Mounts

Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam sandalwood trinket/glove box, with fine fretwork cut and craved ivory mounts, domed hinged lid. Some loses to ivory. 26 x 12 x 8.5 cm.

An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam jewellery box, tortoiseshell, ivory…

Anglo-Indian Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box, 1840

An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam jewellery box, tortoiseshell, ivory and bone, circa 1840, 8 cm high, 19 cm wide, 13 cm deep

An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam work box, porcupine quill, bone,…

Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Work Box, Early 19th Century

An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam work box, porcupine quill, bone, ebony, horn and ivory on sandalwood, interior handsomely fitted with compartments and pin cushions, early 19th century. With accompanying contemporaneous note saying it was left to S. Shotton in…

An Anglo-Indian deed box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, 19th…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Deed Box

An Anglo-Indian deed box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, 19th century, 14 cm high, 36 cm wide, 25 cm deep

An Anglo-Ceylonese box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone,…

Anglo-Ceylonese Quill Box with Ebony and Bone

An Anglo-Ceylonese box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, 19th/20th century, 8 cm high, 21.5 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep

An Anglo-Ceylonese hexagonal box, porcupine quill, ebony and…

Anglo-Ceylonese Hexagonal Box with Porcupine Quill and Ebony

An Anglo-Ceylonese hexagonal box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, 19th/20th century, 12 cm high, 23 cm wide, 19.5 cm deep

An Anglo-Ceylonese workbox, porcupine quill, ebony and bone,…

19th Century Anglo-Ceylonese Workbox with Intricate Fittings

An Anglo-Ceylonese workbox, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, the interior fitted with lidded compartments and lift out tray, 19th century, 13 cm high, 30 cm wide, 21 cm deep

An Anglo-Indian campaign writing slope, ebony, camphor and…

Anglo-Indian Tambour Writing Slope with Hidden Compartments

An Anglo-Indian campaign writing slope, ebony, camphor and walnut with brass mounts, tambour roll-top with embossed leather interior with hidden compartments, mid 19th century, 22 cm high, 49 cm wide, 38 cm deep

An Anglo-Indian Sideli glove box, silver, bone, ebony and…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sideli Glove Box

An Anglo-Indian Sideli glove box, silver, bone, ebony and sandalwood, 19th century, 5.5 cm high, 26 cm wide, 10 cm deep

An Anglo-Ceylonese box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, 19th…

19th Century Anglo-Ceylonese Box with Inlaid Panel

An Anglo-Ceylonese box, porcupine quill, ebony and bone, 19th century, interior lined in plush velvet, with inlaid panel inside lid, 14 cm high, 35 cm wide, 25.5 cm deep

A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, decorated to…

Ceylonese Porcupine Quill and Ebony Box with Compartment Tray

A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, decorated to the hinged lid and walls with quills in chevron patterned bands, the interior with nine lidded compartments in a lift out tray. 27 cm x 18.5 cm x 10.5 cm

An Anglo-Indian spice box, padouk and sandalwood sumptuously…

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Spice Box with Seven Drawers

An Anglo-Indian spice box, padouk and sandalwood sumptuously inlaid with brass, bone, silver and ebony, interior fitted with seven staggered drawers, with original key, late 18th early 19th century, 13 cm high, 19 cm wide, 13 cm deep

Two Ceylonese ebony and porcupine quill boxes, one hexagonal,…

Ceylonese Ebony & Porcupine Quill Boxes - Hexagonal & Rectangular

Two Ceylonese ebony and porcupine quill boxes, one hexagonal, the other rectangular. some losses.

A vintage Indian Vizagapatam box the exterior inlaid with…

Indian Vizagapatam Box with Tortoiseshell and Bone Inlay

A vintage Indian Vizagapatam box the exterior inlaid with tortoiseshell and bone with painted foliage and bird decoration, the interior with mirror to lid and velvet lining. 15.5 x 11.5 x 8 cm.

An exceptional Anglo-Indian box, carved ebony with silver…

Antique Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Silver Box

An exceptional Anglo-Indian box, carved ebony with silver escutcheon, inscribed inside lid read 'Abdullah Muhammad, Jubnah', made in Nagina, a town in the Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh), circa 1866. Extremely rare, a remarkably similar example is held at the…

Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam jewellery box, tortoiseshell,…

Anglo-Indian Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box

Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam jewellery box, tortoiseshell, sandalwood and ivory, 19th century, 8 cm high, 20 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep

An Anglo-Ceylonese calamander and specimen wood travelling box,…

Anglo-Ceylonese Calamander Specimen Wood Travel Box

An Anglo-Ceylonese calamander and specimen wood travelling box, of rectangular form, the sides gently carved in a linenfold pattern. The interior fitted with a mechanical cabinet and two tiers of tray compartments. The drawers and the lids in different…

An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam compendium, bone and ivory on…

Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Compendium on Sandalwood, 1800

An Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam compendium, bone and ivory on sandalwood, circa 1800, 13 cm high, 22 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Anglo-Ceylonese writing box made from palmwood, interior fitted…

19th Century Anglo-Ceylonese Palmwood Writing Box

Anglo-Ceylonese writing box made from palmwood, interior fitted with slope and compartments, 19th century, 16 cm high, 39 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Anglo-Indian Sideli workbox, sandalwood, silver, bone and ivory,…

Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Workbox with Silver and Ivory Accents

Anglo-Indian Sideli workbox, sandalwood, silver, bone and ivory, interior fitted with compartments, thimble and jars, late 18th early 19th century. 8 cm high, 26 cm wide, 19 cm deep

Anglo-Ceylonese box with specimen timber tumbling box motif,…

Anglo-Ceylonese Timber Tumbling Box

Anglo-Ceylonese box with specimen timber tumbling box motif, early 19th century, 20 cm high, 45 cm wide, 19 cm deep

A fine roll top camphorwood and brass mounted writing slope, 51…

Brass-mounted Camphorwood Writing Slope

A fine roll top camphorwood and brass mounted writing slope, 51 cm wide, 44 cm deep.

A 19th century Anglo-Indian quality ebony writing slope, the…

Anglo-Indian Ebony Writing Slope with Secret Drawers

A 19th century Anglo-Indian quality ebony writing slope, the fitted interior with dark velvet inlaid writing surfaces and various compartments including three secret drawers. 43 cm x 25 cm x 15.5 cm.

An Anglo-Indian rosewood tray, circa 1920, rectangular with…

Rosewood Tray with Carved Circular Motifs

An Anglo-Indian rosewood tray, circa 1920, rectangular with relief carved circular motifs to the corners and scroll, bracket handles, length 63.5 cm, width 43.5 cm

An Anglo-Indian ebony casket with Damascene panels, early 20th…

Anglo-Indian Ebony Casket with Damascene Panels

An Anglo-Indian ebony casket with Damascene panels, early 20th century, the hinged casket with an extended lid and base and raised on ball feet, decorated with white metal panels decorated with scenic medallions, foliate, motifs and patterned borders,…

A pair of Anglo-Indian picture frames, carved and pierced…

Anglo-Indian Carved Marble Picture Frames, 19th Century

A pair of Anglo-Indian picture frames, carved and pierced marble, mid 19th century, 17 cm x 13 cm

An Anglo-Indian deed box, cedar, early to mid 19th century, 19…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Cedar Deed Box

An Anglo-Indian deed box, cedar, early to mid 19th century, 19 cm high, 31 cm wide, 24 cm deep

An Anglo-Indian rosewood stationery box, early 19th century,…

19th Century Rosewood Stationery Box with Drawers

An Anglo-Indian rosewood stationery box, early 19th century, the hinged top enclosing a compartment, the two doors enclosing three drawers on reeded bun feet, 33 cm high, 30 cm wide, overall 23 cm deep.

An Anglo-Indian ebony writing slope, 19th century, the hinged…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Ebony Writing Slope

An Anglo-Indian ebony writing slope, 19th century, the hinged top opening to reveal a writing surface, 16 cm high, 41 cm wide, 22 cm deep

A collection of Vizagapatam inlaid boxes and card cases…

Vizagapatam Inlaid Boxes and Card Cases Collection

A collection of Vizagapatam inlaid boxes and card cases together with one other card case, 19th century, comprising two boxes, three card cases, each with Vizagapatam inlay and a heavily carved and inlaid card case., largest 5.5 cm high, 28.5 cm long, 11…

Three ivory boxes, 19th century and later, including an Anglo…

19th Century Ivory Miniature Boxes with Intricate Details

Three ivory boxes, 19th century and later, including an Anglo Indian Vizagapatam style miniature sandalwood trunk overlaid with pierced bone panels on claw feet, a circular box inset with a watercolour miniature of an eighteenth century gentleman., a…

A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, decorated to…

Ceylonese Quill and Ebony Box with Chevron Pattern

A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, decorated to the hinged lid and walls with quills in chevron patterned bands, the interior with nine lidded compartments in a lift out tray. 27 cm x 18.5 cm x 10.5 cm

A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, decorated to…

Ceylonese Porcupine Quill and Ebony Box

A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, decorated to the slightly coffered hinged lid and walls with quills in chevron and checkered patterned bands, the interior with inkwells, rolling rule and concealed drawers. 41 cm x 23 cm x 16 cm

A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, from Matara,…

Ceylonese Quill and Ebony Box with Chevron Pattern

A large Ceylonese porcupine quill and ebony box, from Matara, decorated to the slightly coffered hinged lid and walls with quills in chevron patterned bands, the interior with nine lidded compartments in a lift out tray. 31 cm x 21.5 cm x 13.5 cm

An Indian carved sandalwood box, 19th century, of elongated…

Carved Sandalwood Box with Palace and Wildlife Motifs

An Indian carved sandalwood box, 19th century, of elongated octagonal form, intricately carved with a palace surrounding by trees, foliage, birds and animals, 6.5 cm high, 29 cm wide, 11 cm deep

An antique Indian Vizagapatam style carved glove box, 19th…

19th Century Indian Carved Glove Box with Gloves

An antique Indian Vizagapatam style carved glove box, 19th century, the long box with relief carving to the lid and sides, edged with bone and sadeli mosaic borders, enclosing a pair of long cream kid gloves, height 7 cm, length 28 cm, width 11 cm

An Anglo Indian carved sandalwood writing slope late 19th…

Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope with Exotic Animal Motifs

An Anglo Indian carved sandalwood writing slope late 19th century decorated with fine carved leaves and flowers, exotic animals with tooled velvet writing surface the interior with inkwell, sand pot, various writing compartments, height 12 cm, width 37 cm…

Antique Anglo-Indian jewellery box, Coromandel box, with fitted…

Anglo-Indian Coromandel Jewellery Box with Fitted Interior

Antique Anglo-Indian jewellery box, Coromandel box, with fitted interior, including inlaid lidded compartments. Length 34 cm Height 11.5 cm

A 19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam horn box, sarcophagus…

Anglo-Indian Horn Box with Ivory Decoration

A 19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam horn box, sarcophagus form with fluted walls and lid, raised on conforming squat bun feet, the interior with lift-out fitted tray, ivory decoration, small compartment to the lid. 30.5 x 22.5 x 18 cm

A small Anglo Indian carved hardwood bookstand, 18 cm high, 34…

A small Anglo Indian carved hardwood bookstand, 18 cm high, 34 cm wide, 24 cm deep

A porcupine quill and ebony inlaid workbox, Anglo Indian mid…

Anglo-Indian Quill Inlaid Workbox

A porcupine quill and ebony inlaid workbox, Anglo Indian mid 19th century 13 cm high, 31 cm wide, 22 cm deep

A fine Sadeli Anglo-Indian work box, 19th century, ivory and…

Sadeli Inlaid Anglo-Indian Work Box

A fine Sadeli Anglo-Indian work box, 19th century, ivory and ebony inlay on padouk, with fitted interior, 12.5 cm high, 27 cm across

An Anglo Indian sadeli mosaic work box (AF), late 19th century,…

19th Century Anglo Indian Mosaic Work Box with Ivory Accessories

An Anglo Indian sadeli mosaic work box (AF), late 19th century, with interior mirror and lift out tray with turned ivory ink, pots, ivory lidded compartments, cotton reel holders, etc.

Anglo-Indian box, carved sandalwood with inlaid ivory and ebony,…

Sandalwood Box with Ivory and Ebony Inlay

Anglo-Indian box, carved sandalwood with inlaid ivory and ebony, 19th century. 11.5 cm high, 32 cm wide, 24 cm deep. Note: This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to restrictions…

An Anglo Indian quill inlaid writing compendium the exterior…

Anglo Indian Quill Inlaid Writing Compendium

An Anglo Indian quill inlaid writing compendium the exterior inset with quills modulated in geometric patterns between ebonised bands inset with bone dots, opening to interior fittings with similar decorations, a velvet writing slope, and an interior…

An Anglo Indian quill inlaid writing compendium the exterior…

Anglo Indian Quill Inlaid Writing Compendium

An Anglo Indian quill inlaid writing compendium the exterior inset with quills modulated in geometric patterns between ebonised bands inset with bone dots, opening to interior fittings with similar decoration and containing letters and miscellaneous items…

An Anglo Indian quill inlaid writing compendium the exterior…

Anglo-Indian Quill Inlaid Writing Compendium

An Anglo Indian quill inlaid writing compendium the exterior inset with quills modulated in chevron like patterns between ebonised bands inset with bone dots, opening to interior fittings with similar decorations, a tooled leather writing slope, and an…

A bone inlaid camphor wood document box, 20th century. 16 cm…

Bone Inlaid Camphor Wood Document Box

A bone inlaid camphor wood document box, 20th century. 16 cm high, 38 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Indian sandalwood writing slope. Extensive ivory decoration to…

Ivory-adorned Sandalwood Writing Slope

Indian sandalwood writing slope. Extensive ivory decoration to exterior. Ivory fittings to interior. Length 37 cm

Three Indian jewellery boxes with ivory embellishments, velvet…

Indian Ivory Embellished Velvet Jewellery Boxes

Three Indian jewellery boxes with ivory embellishments, velvet lining and mirror, various sizes. (3)

Victorian Indian rosewood writing slope with brass inlay, some…

Victorian Indian Rosewood Writing Slope with Brass Inlay

Victorian Indian rosewood writing slope with brass inlay, some loose pieces & losses. Dimensions 36 x 25 x 10 cm

A Vizagapatam ivory and penwork box, late 19th early 20th,…

Ivory Box with Trees, Buildings, and Floral Borders

A Vizagapatam ivory and penwork box, late 19th early 20th, depicting buildings amongst trees with floral motif borders

Indian palmwood writing box. Fitted interior. Split to lid.…

Indian Palmwood Writing Box with Fitted Interior

Indian palmwood writing box. Fitted interior. Split to lid. Length 39 cm. Height 12 cm

An Indian rosewood stationery box of geometric form with ivory…

Rosewood Box and Hand-Painted Casket Set

An Indian rosewood stationery box of geometric form with ivory inlay (some losses) width 23 cm. Together with a domed casket hand painted with love scenes. Width 22 cm (2)

Bone 19th century Anglo Indian writing slope some losses and…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone Writing Slope with Restorations

Bone 19th century Anglo Indian writing slope some losses and restoration. Dimensions 38 x 30 x 15 cm

Indian wood box with metal strap work and lift up lid on wooden…

Indian Wood Box with Metal Strap Work and Wheels

Indian wood box with metal strap work and lift up lid on wooden wheels. Dimensions 670 mm wide, 580 mm deep x 590 mm high

An intriguing Anglo-Indian timber and brass jewellery box, late…

Anglo-Indian Timber and Brass Jewellery Box

An intriguing Anglo-Indian timber and brass jewellery box, late 19th century, with an arabesque decorated lid, brass edges and recessed bracket handles, the fine interior fitted with a series of drawers, removable trays, boxes, some inlaid, and fold out…

Carved Indian document box, with separate internal segmented…

Carved Indian Document Box with Internal Tray

Carved Indian document box, with separate internal segmented tray. Height 11 cm weight 35 cm diameter 25 cm

A fine Sadelli writing box, Anglo-Indian mid 19th century. 16…

Sadelli Writing Box, Anglo-Indian, 19th Century

A fine Sadelli writing box, Anglo-Indian mid 19th century. 16 cm high, 44 cm wide and 30 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

Anglo Indian box with with ivory and shell inlay and a fitted…

Anglo Indian Inlaid Box with Fitted Interior

Anglo Indian box with with ivory and shell inlay and a fitted interior dimensions 33.5 x 23 x 12 cm.

Antique Anglo Indian teak deed box. Hinged lid with brass mounts

Anglo Indian Teak Deed Box with Brass Mounts

Antique Anglo Indian teak deed box. Hinged lid with brass mounts

A Ceylonese porcupine quill cage walled box, the underside of…

Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Cage Box with Elephant Inlay

A Ceylonese porcupine quill cage walled box, the underside of the lid inlaid with standing elephant 'Matara'. Some quills missing. Length 24.5 cm