Vintage Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Hat cleaning the residue whilst retaining

cleaning the residue whilst retaining its age and patina

This very unusual Teak Chest From South India has the original floral paint which is coloured using cinnabar or vermillion and other natural mineral pigments

The lock has become a "style statement" for modern houses in Kerala and other parts of India where it's known by its traditional name manichitrathazhu

This beautiful white marble 3 way niche is hand carved in the classical Mughal style

Originally part of a larger architectural setting

Vintage Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Hat cleaning the residue whilst retainingThis Anglo Indian teak shelving unit dates to the late Raj period, circa 1930s, and is a striking example of practical colonial design softened by a beautifully timeworn surface. Crafted from solid teak, it retains its original vibrant blue painted finish, now gently faded and distressed through decades of use. The worn edges and subtle paint loss reveal glimpses of the warm timber beneath, creating an authentic layered patina full of character. The