Anglo Indian Linen Cabinet Made from Teak - 19thC Origin - Czechoslovakia Glass that has been supplied

Glass that has been supplied in India may have some small scratches or imperfections

geometric motifs and figurative elements — each panel individually worked and framed within a solid teak structure

Decades of frequent use have resulted in a beautifully polished surface

Dowry was normally Gold jewellery and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged

Traditionally these were used in a formal garden

Anglo Indian Linen Cabinet Made from Teak - 19thC Origin - Czechoslovakia Glass that has been suppliedThis Indian colonial linen cupboard was custom made for a wealthy merchant back in the 19th century. It clearly shows western influences which were most likely from Portugal or England. Made from luxurious golden teak wood, the highest quality Indian teak wood. Originally this piece would probably have been painted multiple times over its lifetime however it's been painstakingly restored to its original condition whist retaining a beautiful patina