19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam and sadeli sewing and other boxes - price guide and values

Georgian Chest of Drawers with Bone Escutcheons

An Anglo-Indian Georgian chest of drawers, teak and pine with bone escutcheons, early 19th century, restorer's piece requiring repolishing and missing knobs, 118 cm high, 112 cm wide, 55 cm deep

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,…

Rosewood Table and Chairs with Carved Details, 1925

An Anglo-Indian rosewood stretcher based table and six chairs, circa 1925, chairs, table purchased in Alleppey, Kerala 1933, rectangular refectory style, with canted corners, relief chain decoration to, sides and top, and raised on substantial and…

Anglo-Indian Ebony and Ivory Candlesticks, 19th Century

A small pair of ebony and ivory candlesticks, Anglo-Indian, 19th century, 10 cm high

Ebony Dome-Topped Anglo-Indian Compendium Box

An Anglo-Indian compendium dome topped box, ornately carved in ebony, mid 19th century, 15 cm high, 25 cm wide, 13 cm deep

Rosewood Cheval Mirror with Relief Carvings

An Anglo-Indian rosewood cheval mirror, circa 1920, the large mirror with a bevelled glass, the supports, outer frame and trestle, base all relief carved with vegetal forms, height 198 cm, depth 90 cm, depth 61 cm

Antique Mahogany Child's Chair with Carvings and Cane Seat

Anglo-Indian mahogany child's chair, early 19th century, carved arms and supports, with caned seat, raised on turned reeded legs, height 59 cm. Provenance: William F. Bradshaw, Woollahra

19th Century Calling Card Cases with Inlaid Designs

Three 19th century calling card cases, comprising two tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl inlaid cases and an Anglo Indian sadeli mosaic inlaid card case, 11 cm high, 8 cm wide

1825 Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Cello Chairs

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

Anglo-Indian Ivory Fly Whisk from Dame Nellie Melba's Collection

Late 19th century Anglo-Indian ivory fly Whisk. Provenance: Dame Nellie Melba. Smith & Singer, property from the collection of Dame Nellie Melba, 31st March 2015 (lot 143). Estate late John Schaeffer.

Rosewood Liqueur Cabinet on Stand with Peacock Carvings

An Anglo-Indian rosewood liqueur cabinet on stand, circa 1920, purchased Cochin, Kerala, the cabinet with hinged top profusely relief carved to panels with peacock, embellished borders and ornate circular patterns, raised on substantial, cabriole legs…

Anglo-Indian Carved Sandalwood Casket with Deity Figures

An ornate Anglo-Indian carved sandalwood casket, circa 1900, the shaped rectangular casket with 'D' shaped ends, a stepped lid and base, and lion's paw feet, intricately relief carved with arabesque and patterned, borders, panels of deity figures and…

Vizagapatam Ivory Sewing Box with Bobbins and Compartments

An Indian Vizagapatam ivory work/sewing box, the interior with multiple compartments and various bobbins, etc. Some repairs. 23 cm x 32.5 cm x 11.5 cm.

Victorian Anglo-Indian Pocket Watch Display Boxes

Two Victorian Anglo-Indian pocket watch display boxes, ebony and horn with applied corners and pierced scroll work in bone. Indian circa 1850. 8 x 13 x 15 cm and 6.5 x 11 x 5 cm

Anglo-Indian Silver Walking Cane with Repousse Foliage Handle

An Anglo-Indian silver mounted walking cane, Kutch, Gujarat, circa 1880s, the long tapered cane lacquered deep brown, terminating with a finely decorated repousse silver handle depicting scrolling foliage, total length 83 cm, the silver handle 21 cm in…

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

Bronze and Ivory Slave Figure, 1890

An Anglo-Indian bronze and ivory figure, circa 1890, depicting a slave in a kneeling position holding a ball aloft, 17 cm high.

19th c. Anglo-Indian Moss-Agate Gold Trinket Box

A fine quality moss-agate and gold mounted trinket box, probably Anglo-Indian, 19th century; approx. 4 cm high, 4 cm long

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…

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

19th Century Anglo-Indian Teak Blanket Box

An Anglo-Indian teak blanket box, 19th century, 50 cm high, 91 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Anglo-Indian Taj Mahal Miniature Painting in Carved Frame

Anglo-Indian miniature painting of the Taj Mahal on ivory in original carved frame, early to mid 19th century, 7 x 8 cm overall

Regency Carver Chair in Carved Padouk Wood

An Anglo-Indian Regency carver chair, carved padouk, circa 1820, 51 cm across

Anglo-Indian Colonial Silver Beaker, Circa 1800

An Anglo-Indian Colonial silver beaker, circa 1800, 10.5 cm high, 100 grams

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Ivory Box

Anglo-Indian carved ivory box, 19th century. 10 cm high, 10 cm wide, 9 cm deep

Whalebone Egg Cup and Pieced Egg, 19th Century

Whalebone egg cup & pieced whale bone egg, Anglo-Indian, 19th century. 15 cm

Anglo-Indian Ivory and Tortoiseshell Box

An Anglo-Indian ivory and tortoiseshell box late 19th / early 20th century. Height 7 cm. Width 15.5 cm. Depth 11.5 cm

Anglo-Indian Silver and Bone Inlaid Card Case

An Anglo-Indian card case, silver, bone and ebony inlay on sandalwood, early 19th century, 10.5 cm high

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 Carved Coconut Pedestal Jar with Figural Finial

19th century Anglo-Indian carved coconut pedestal jar and cover, the cover set with figural finial, the body carved with panels of figures and peacock, raised on a figural support above a stepped circular base, height 22.5 cm

Ebony Frame with Ivory Qutub Minar Scene

An Anglo-Indian relief carved ebony frame with an ivory medallion scene of Qutub Minar. Late 19th to early 20th century. The rectangular frame with shaped legs and a brass easel support, finely relief carved with scrolling flora and enclosing an oval…

Antique Anglo-Indian Cedar Chest of Drawers

An early chest of drawers, hardwood with cedar secondary timbers, possibly Anglo-Indian, circa 1810, 81 cm high, 95 cm wide, 48 cm deep

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

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…

Anglo-Indian Octagonal Floral Carved Occasional Table

An Anglo-Indian octagonal occasional table with carved floral motif, 19th century, 55 cm high, 45 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Anglo-Indian Tiger Claw Brooch with Ruby Cluster

An antique Anglo-Indian brooch, tiger claw set in yellow gold with natural ruby cluster, 19th century, 5 cm wide

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.

George III Sewing Box, Bone and Ivory, c. 1810

George III Anglo-Indian bone and ivory sewing box, c. 1810, of octagonal shape, raised on eight ball feet, lid with brown velvet pin cushion, interior with blue silk lining, height 9 cm width 28 cm depth 23 cm

Anglo-Indian Teak Cane Arm Chairs - Pair

Pair of Anglo-Indian teak caned seat arm chairs, approx height83 cm (2)

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

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

Sandalwood Book Stand with Silver Inlay

An Anglo-Indian book stand, carved sandalwood and bone inlaid with silver and ebony, 19th century, 14 cm high, 31 cm wide

Rosewood Cutlery Sideboard with Intricate Carvings

An Anglo-Indian rosewood fitted cutlery sideboard on stand, circa 1920, the exterior profusely carved with a floral border above doors with peacock, embellished borders and ornate circular patterns, an arrangement of small, cutlery drawers to the interior…

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…

Anglo-Indian Silver and Ivory Inlaid Box

An Anglo Indian Vizagapatam silver and ivory inlaid box, late 19th century, 6 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, 10 cm deep

Anglo-Indian Brass Trunk, 19th Century

A brass mounted camphor-wood trunk, Anglo-Indian, 19th century, 46 cm high, 104 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Walking Stick, 19th Century

An Anglo-Indian carved bone and ivory inlaid walking stick, 19th century, 95 cm

Anglo-Indian Carved Cedar Cabinet, 20th Century

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

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

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

Anglo-Indian bone and ivory jewellery casket

Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam bone and ivory jewellery casket, circa 1800, 12 cm high, 24 cm wide, 16 cm deep

Anglo-Indian Brass-Bound Wedding Chest with Compartments

19th century Anglo-Indian hardwood wedding chest with multiple internal compartments and decorations, brass bound

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Mahogany Fold-Over Table

An Anglo-Indian carved mahogany fold-over table, 19th century, 73 cm high, 76 cm wide, 38 cm deep

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…

Anglo-Indian Carved Wood & Marble Occasional Table

An Anglo-Indian occasional table, ornately carved wood with green marble top, 19th century, 42 cm high, 49 cm wide

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,…

Georgian Anglo-Indian Cribbage Box, Ebony and Bone

A Georgian Anglo-Indian cribbage box, ebony, bone and sandalwood, circa 1810, 6 cm high, 27.5 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep

Indian Ivory Box with Architectural Motifs

Wonderful Indian Vizagapatam ivory box and cover, of handsome proportions, of square form with sloping top, incised and inked with architectural images and central floral motif, 14.5 cm x 25.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of gentleman Ballina

Indian Ivory Box with Architectural and Floral Motifs

Wonderful Indian Vizagapatam ivory box and cover, of handsome proportions, of square form with sloping top, incised and inked with architectural images and central floral motif, 14.5 cm x 25.5 cm

Sterling Silver Neoclassical Acanthus Ornaments Set

Set of four sterling silver Anglo-Indian ornaments, in the neoclassical style, chased and hammered in high relief with acanthus leaves (4), height 63 cm

Victorian Anglo-Indian Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy

A Victorian Anglo-Indian tea caddy mid 19th century, of rectangular form, with carved beading to the edges of the lid and base, mother-of-pearl inlaid throughout, the hinged lid enclosing a fitted interior of two rectangular tea canisters with hinged lids…

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

19th Century Anglo-Indian Turtle Shell Inlaid Box

Anglo-Indian inlaid box made from a turtle shell, 19th century. Length 27 cm, width 17 cm, height 14 cm

Anglo-Indian Ivory Chess Set with Original Box

Ivory carved Anglo-Indian chess set with each piece carved & turned, with original silk lined box. condition good, minor age related wear. Dimensions of box 43 x 23 x 5.5 cm

Anglo-Indian Satinwood Tea Caddy, Circa 1840

An Anglo-Indian satinwood tea caddy, circa 1840, 21.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, 16 cm deep

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)

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.

Anglo-Indian Carved Four Fold Screen

Exquisite late 19th century Anglo-Indian extensively carved four fold screen

Vizigapatam Ivory Workbox Sarcophagus

19th century Vizigapatam ivory Workbox sarcophagus shape, the interior with numerous ivory lidded sections

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

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

Anglo-Indian Teak Campaign Table (missing leaves)

An Anglo-Indian campaign table, teak and oak, circa 1840, unfortunately missing leaves, 75 cm high, 112 cm wide (extends to 265 cm wide with extra leg), 138 cm deep

19th Century Teak Plantation Bench

A Colonial teak plantation bench, Anglo-Indian 19th century, 40 x 41 x 160 cm

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…

Anglo-Indian Ebony Dining Chairs, Circa 1830

A rare pair of Anglo-Indian ebony dining chairs, circa 1830, each chair with two intricately carved horizontal back splats with foliate decoration and a nubian head to the centre. Back legs are splayed, the front legs turned, 85.5 cm high

Anglo Indian Sandalwood Sewing Box with Sadeli Mosaic Inlay

An Anglo Indian sandalwood and sadeli mosaic sewing box, mid 19th century, the hinged lid inset with a relief carved landscape panel, internally fitted and complete with original ivory and mosaic inlaid compartment lids and bobbins, 31.5 cm wide note: the…

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…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Teak Centre Table

A finely carved Anglo-Indian teak centre table, 19th century, with central drawer within the frieze, 72 cm high, 94 cm wide and 62 cm deep

Anglo-Indian Ivory Chess Set in Carved Detail

Ivory carved Anglo-Indian chess set having pierced & carved detail, the white pieces in natural ivory, the black pieces painted to the bases. Set in a silk & velvet lined case. Condition good, all complete. Height of tallest 9 cm. Weight 425g

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

Anglo-Indian Carved Tapestry Stools with Ebonised Finish

A pair of Anglo-Indian carved and ebonised tapestry upholstered stools, 44 cm high, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Box on Stand

An Anglo-Indian inlaid box on stand, early 20th century, finely inlaid with bone in floral motifs, the sides with stringing and brass carry handles. Resting on square support legs with stretcher, height 83 cm, width 41 cm, depth 28 cm

Carved Rosewood Chest on Stand with Barley Twist Supports

An Anglo-Indian rosewood carved chest on stand, circa 1920, profusely relief carved with flower heads and vegetal arabesques, brass swing, handles to the short ends and large shaped hinges, raised on barley twists, supports and a conforming box stretcher…

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

Anglo-Indian Silver Cigar Box by P Orr Silversmiths

Large Anglo-Indian silver and cedar lined cigar box, P Orr Silversmiths Madras

Vizagapatam Ivory Octagonal Box with Floral Engraving

A c.1900 decorative Vizagapatam ivory octagonal lidded box, fully engraved and stained in red, green and blue with tendril and floral decoration, dark royal blue velvet lined interior, raised on paw feet to each corner. 20 cm x 20 cm x 7.5 cm

Anglo-Indian Watercolours and Print Collection

Anglo-Indian; Group of 6 watercolour paintings, early 20th century, including views of the Taj Mahal, forts & figurative scenes, plus a hand coloured print. Largest 19 x 24 cm. (7 items)

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Centre Table

An ornately carved Anglo-Indian centre table, 19th century. 76 cm high, 91 cm wide, 63 cm deep

Anglo-Indian Brass Trim Campaign Chest with Five Drawers

Campaign chest of drawers Anglo-Indian five drawers with Potruding trims and brass fittings

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)

Anglo-Indian Silver Tea Set with Cobra Handles & Elephant Finial

An Anglo-Indian silver 4pcs tea set. Late 19th and early 20th century. The set is decorated in the Indian colonial style with cobra snake handles and elephant finial on the teapot. The teapot and sugar bowl both carry Scottish silver marks by 'David…

Anglo-Indian Stained Ivory Chess Set with Ornate Details

A 19th century Anglo-Indian stained ivory chess set green stained and natural, the king and queen pieces with pierced mace capitals (king issuing from a double knop, queen issuing from a mural crown), the bishops with ornately detailed mitres. Some slight…