Anglo-Indian Nesting Trays - Tray - Complete - Rosewood - 1890s
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United Kingdom origin Anglo‑Indian nesting tray set of five octagonal trays, titled Anglo-Indian Nesting Trays, in dark rosewood with bone inlay, dating to the 1890s in the Victorian antique style.
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Set of 5 Antique Anglo-Indian Nesting Trays – Rosewood & Bone Inlay – 1890s
Rare and highly decorative antique Anglo-Indian nesting tray set, consisting of five graduated octagonal trays. Crafted from richly coloured dark Indian rosewood with striking bone inlay, each tray features a geometric star medallion to the centre and elaborate linear inlay decoration around the raised borders.
A particularly impressive set with substantial, heavy construction and beautiful hand-crafted detailing. Complete with all five trays present.
A rare, unusual and highly decorative set, suitable for display, serving, or as an elegant collector's piece.
Details
Type: Anglo-Indian nesting tray set
Period: Approximately 1890 (approximately 136 years old)
Origin: India / Anglo-Indian
Material: Dark Indian rose (hard)wood, with bone inlay
Number of trays: 5
Smallest tray: approx. 30 × 17.5 cm
Largest tray: approx. 44.5 × 31 cm
Condition: Excellent antique condition, complete; minimal age-related warping and minimal signs of use
Features: Hand-applied geometric bone inlay and central star motifs
A rare and complete example with particularly elaborate inlay work and a strong decorative presence.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
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Set of 5 Antique Anglo-Indian Nesting Trays – Rosewood & Bone Inlay – 1890s
Rare and highly decorative antique Anglo-Indian nesting tray set, consisting of five graduated octagonal trays. Crafted from richly coloured dark Indian rosewood with striking bone inlay, each tray features a geometric star medallion to the centre and elaborate linear inlay decoration around the raised borders.
A particularly impressive set with substantial, heavy construction and beautiful hand-crafted detailing. Complete with all five trays present.
A rare, unusual and highly decorative set, suitable for display, serving, or as an elegant collector's piece.
Details
Type: Anglo-Indian nesting tray set
Period: Approximately 1890 (approximately 136 years old)
Origin: India / Anglo-Indian
Material: Dark Indian rose (hard)wood, with bone inlay
Number of trays: 5
Smallest tray: approx. 30 × 17.5 cm
Largest tray: approx. 44.5 × 31 cm
Condition: Excellent antique condition, complete; minimal age-related warping and minimal signs of use
Features: Hand-applied geometric bone inlay and central star motifs
A rare and complete example with particularly elaborate inlay work and a strong decorative presence.
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Victorian
Wood type
Rosewood
Title additional information
1890s
Material
Wood
Designer/artist/maker
Anglo-Indian Nesting Trays
Model
Complete
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
44.5 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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