Description

C19th Anglo-Indian carved padauk pedestal sideboard.
Finely and profusely carved padauk Anglo-Indian pedestal sideboard of inverted breakfront form , The twin pedestals each with carved �sun-burst� type panels to the doors and ends ,interiors fitted with a cellarette drawer and shelves respectively. Heavily carved gadrooned bases with an ovolo or �egg-snd-dart� carved edge to the top.
The 3 frieze drawers fronts carved with roundels ,together with leaf and floral details with corresponding carving to side returns. Fitted with an elaborate carved and pierced shaped upstand back . The whole raised on turned bun feet.
In excellent original condition, the high grade quality of well-selected padauk has achieved a rich , deep colour and patina. The top having a minor shrinkage crack along the grain to one end .
Provenance : A local Worcestershire family by descent , acquired in British India during Government Service .
*NB . This sideboard is one of two examples which we have in stock , both being of similar scale and design.
H 37 � ( full height with upstand 47�)
W 72�
D 24 �
Western India , Bombay c.1840
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