Carved Teak Door And Frame From Gujarat - 19th Century Style - Wine Jars the silversmith heated and annealed

the silversmith heated and annealed a sheet of silver before stamping it over a carved brass die (happ) to raise the figures and the Tree of Life

These collectible panels look best hung on a wall as a group and this particular panel would be a real centerpiece for a collection

This cabinet was purchased from Apperly Court in Gloucestershire and was purchased by Algernon Strickland (1816 - 18/09/1835) as a present to his 'Aunt Julia' (Juliana Sabrina Strickland 1765 - 21/09/1849) for 'Fanny Strickland' (Frances Strickland

Similar brass work is found on merchant boxes and singhasan (god thrones)

Wild teak has a beautiful wavy grain effect as opposed to farmed teak which is far straighter

Carved Teak Door And Frame From Gujarat - 19th Century Style - Wine Jars the silversmith heated and annealedThis sturdy utilitarian antique Indian door is a wonderful option for a more understated room or hallway. Its timeless, elegant design is enhanced with layers of old paint and a patina which adds interest without being too eye catching. These doors are from Gujarat in India and date to the 19th century. Doors like this come from the homes of wealthy merchants called havelis. There is a lot of re development taking place in India due to a rapidly