Vizagapatam, now known as Visakhapatnam is an industrial city that stretches 3 km along the coast between Calcutta and Madras. In British colonial times the city was called Waltair, and part of the city is still known by its colonial British name.

In the mid 18th and 19th century the town became one of the centres in India for the manufacture of small wooden items, especially boxes, and furniture made of local hardwoods such as sandalwood, which has a strong fragrance and elaborately inlaid with ivory and other exotic materials including horn, ivory, porcupine quills and silver.

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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 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 Anglo-Indian double-sided cabinet with bone and penwork…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone Cabinet

An Anglo-Indian double-sided cabinet with bone and penwork decoration, 19th century, 61 cm high, 75 cm wide, 35 cm deep

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-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

Anglo-Indian sadeli box and cover, of rectangular form, slight…

Anglo-Indian Sadeli Box and Cover

Anglo-Indian sadeli box and cover, of rectangular form, slight a/f, 4.5 cm x 12 cm x 10 cm

An Anglo-Indian carved cedar cabinet, 20th century, 158 cm high,…

Anglo-Indian Carved Cedar Cabinet, 20th Century

An Anglo-Indian carved cedar cabinet, 20th century, 158 cm high, 120 cm wide, 43 cm deep

A pair of Anglo-Indian cello chairs, solid carved ebony, circa…

1825 Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Cello Chairs

A pair of Anglo-Indian cello chairs, solid carved ebony, circa 1825

A pair of antique Anglo-Indian ebony nursing chairs with…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Ebony Nursing Chairs

A pair of antique Anglo-Indian ebony nursing chairs with ornately carved and pierced decoration, 19th century, 89 cm high

Anglo-Indian ivory, bone, and tortoise shell trinket box a 19th…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Trinket Box with Ivory and Bone

Anglo-Indian ivory, bone, and tortoise shell trinket box a 19th century Anglo-Indian, tortoiseshell, ivory and bone trinket box, the bone pierced to resemble lacework or tracery, the lid with a palm tree centrepiece and foliate designs to the bone…

A 19th century teak Anglo-Indian campaign secretaire chest,…

Teak Anglo-Indian Campaign Secrétaire Chest

A 19th century teak Anglo-Indian campaign secretaire chest, fitted with four drawers, the secretaire drawer with well fitted interior, brass mounts. Height: 149 cm. Width:110 cm. Depth: 44 cm.

A set of four Anglo-Indian padouk carvers, circa 1900 the four…

Anglo-Indian Padouk Carvers with Red Velvet Upholstery

A set of four Anglo-Indian padouk carvers, circa 1900 the four carvers with a shaped top rail above ladderback with lobed central splat and drop-in seat upholstered in red velvet, scrolled arms and legs. Height 87 cm, width 45 cm, depth 36 cm

An Anglo-Indian carved corner whatnot, late 19th early 20th…

Anglo-Indian Carved Corner Whatnot, Late 19th Century

An Anglo-Indian carved corner whatnot, late 19th early 20th century the tapered and four tiered shelf with heavily carved and reticulated decorative fretwork, raised on short cabriole legs. Height 144 cm, width 75 cm, depth 49 cm

A vintage Anglo-Indian rosewood military style chest,…

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Military Chest with Brass Fittings

A vintage Anglo-Indian rosewood military style chest, traditional configuration with two short over three full width drawers, brass fittings, height 95 cm.

Fine quality 19th century Anglo-Indian silver tea caddy,…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver Tea Caddy with Ornate Floral Decoration

Fine quality 19th century Anglo-Indian silver tea caddy, rectangular shape with hinged lid, concave corners, traditional ornate allover floral decoration, 183 grams

19th century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam box, tortoiseshell with…

Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Tortoiseshell Box with Ivory Inlay

19th century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam box, tortoiseshell with inlaid and overlaid ivory decoration, incised and painted flowers and leaves, on ivory lion paw feet, plain wooden interior, 11.7 cm long, 5.5 cm high, 7 cm wide

Early 20th century Anglo-Indian silver card case, unmarked, of…

Early 20th century Anglo-Indian silver card case, unmarked, of shaped rectangular form, decorated with scenes of figures, foliage and animals, total weight 137gm, 10 cm x 7 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood Four-Post Queen bed, 19th…

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood Four-Post Queen bed, 19th century of Queen bed size, profusely carved throughout with flowers, foliage, scrolls and lion heads, the arched headboard with pierced panel below a flowering vase flanked by foliate pillars and…

A group of sterling silver itemsvarious makers and dates, early…

A group of sterling silver itemsvarious makers and dates, early 19th - 20th century, comprising a small shaped bead edgestand, Sheffield, 1908; an Anglo-Indian sherry label by Hamilton & Co., a Georgian madeira label with mark for Tr, and; a plain and…

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

A magnificent intricately carved 19th century Anglo-Indian…

A magnificent intricately carved 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood bergere chair of exhibition quality the horseshoe shaped profusely carved and pierced floral & foliate back continuing to the arms with cathead carved terminals, having shaped lower…

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood Four-Post bed, late 19th…

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood Four-Post bed, late 19th century profusely carved throughout with flowers, foliage and scrolls, the arched headboard with pierced panel with small mirror crest flanked by a lion and horse above spindles, with spiral-turned…

A late 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood demi-lune side table,…

A late 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood demi-lune side table, the border to the top and the apron extensively carved with Indian plants, birds and animals, the back carved with conforming plants and flowers, raised on four substantial legs with…

Anglo-Indian antique padouk tilt top centre table with…

Anglo-Indian antique padouk tilt top centre table with impressively-carved pedestal base, circa 1835. 75 cm high, 152 cm diameter.

Anglo-Indian harlequin set of six rosewood dining chairs. 19th…

Anglo-Indian harlequin set of six rosewood dining chairs. 19th century.

An Anglo-Indian hardwood four-post bed, second half 19th…

An Anglo-Indian hardwood four-post bed, second half 19th century, the turned, reeded, and carved posts supporting moulded and dentilated curtain rails above the shaped headboard with a foliate carved and pierced crest atop a gallery of spindles and the…

An Anglo-Indian two tier rosewood cabinet, 19th century, with…

An Anglo-Indian two tier rosewood cabinet, 19th century, with arched fielded panels to the cupboards flanked by spiral twist pillars, 210 cm high, 126 cm wide, 54 cm deep

An Anglo-Indian padouk tilt top table, 1830-1840, with relief…

An Anglo-Indian padouk tilt top table, 1830-1840, with relief carved egg and dart edges above a carved and knopped standard to a tripod platform base with squashed bun feet, 73 cm high, 59 cm wide, 60 cm deep

An Anglo-Indian padouk tilt top table, 1830-1840, with relief…

An Anglo-Indian padouk tilt top table, 1830-1840, with relief carved bullnose edging above a carved and knopped standard to a tripod platform base on squashed bun feet, 74 cm high, 60 x 60 cm

Victorian Anglo-Indian 22ct tortoise shell and gem cross…

Victorian Anglo-Indian 22ct tortoise shell and gem cross pendant/brooch, tortoise shell base mounted with fine filigree gold work studded with rubies, turquoise and pearls with cross pendant drop 8 cm overall length (missing brooch pin)

A 19th century Anglo-Indian silver gem studded snuff box, the…

A 19th century Anglo-Indian silver gem studded snuff box, the hinged cover embossed with nesting birds all set with rubies, emeralds, sapphires and half pearls 8 cm long

Late 19th century Anglo-Indian Sideli box, of rectangular form,…

Late 19th century Anglo-Indian Sideli box, of rectangular form, decorated in a veneered ivory and sandalwood starburst pattern with micromosaic medallions, raised on four ball feet, 6 cm x 13 cm x 10 cm published: antique boxes: inside and out, colour…

A rare Georgian period Anglo-Indian silver teapot, melon shaped…

A rare Georgian period Anglo-Indian silver teapot, melon shaped with leaf and scroll decorations, scroll feet, pumpkin finial, Hamilton and Co. Calcutta, & Lb and Co. Calcutta, C. 1820, W. 1000g approx. It was buried along with other items during the…

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood four-poster bed, 19th century…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Hardwood Four-Poster Bed with Intricate Carvings

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood four-poster bed, 19th century the arched headboard profusely carved and pierced with foliage and scrolls above spindles, with spiral-turned tapering posts, the sides and backboard plain with spindles, all raised on large…

An Anglo-Indian ebony veneer teapoy, 19th century the William…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Ebony Veneer Teapoy in William IV Style

An Anglo-Indian ebony veneer teapoy, 19th century the William IV style sarcophagus form teapoy with beaded rims, raised on a carved column and quadripartite platform ending in fluted bun feet, the interior adapted as a work box. Height 76 cm, width 42 cm,…

An old Anglo-Indian chest of drawers, four full width drawers…

Anglo-Indian Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers with Turned Handles

An old Anglo-Indian chest of drawers, four full width drawers with small turned handles, raised on small bun feet with decorative apron. The chest exterior profusely decorated with bone inlay. 102 x 51 x 96.5 cm.

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood four-post bed, late 19th…

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood four-post bed, late 19th century profusely carved throughout with flowers, foliage and scrolls, the arched headboard with pierced panel with small mirror crest flanked by a lion and horse above spindles, with spiral-turned…

An Anglo-Indian .950 silver jardiniere, marked 'Silver', X-ray…

An Anglo-Indian .950 silver jardiniere, marked 'Silver', X-ray tested .950 silver, circa 1900, the large footed bowl or jardiniere, finely repousse and chased in relief with a narrative of the avatars of Vishnu in fourteen shaped vignettes encircling, the…

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood four-post bed, late 19th…

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood four-post bed, late 19th century profusely carved throughout with flowers, trailing foliage and scrolls, the arched headboard with pierced panel with small mirror crest flanked by a lion and horse above spindles, with…

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood four-post bed, late 19th…

An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood four-post bed, late 19th century profusely carved throughout with foliage, flower heads and C-scrolls, the arched headboard with pierced oval panel above spindles, with plain sides, spiral-turned tapering posts with…