Antique Victorian Anglo Indian Colonial Ebonised Teak Dressing Table with Mirror (Circa 1870)

Summary:
• Circa: 1870
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: India
• Wood: Solid Teak
• Original rectangular shaped mirror (foxing visible)
• Finely carved ‘C scroll’ mirror supports
• 3 drawers to top section
• 2 working drawers to base
• Original working locks (with working key)
• Hand dovetailed teak lined drawers
• Original turned drawer knobs
• Peg construction
• Elegant ring turned legs
• Original structure
• Fantastic dark ebonised French polish finish
• Good condition
• Solid in joint
• Dismantles for safe transportation
• Free UK delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 day UK returns

Description:
Here is a fine quality and rare Victorian Anglo-Indian colonial sold teak ebonised style dressing table, circa 1870, with original mirror, in excellent original condition. The dressing table retains the original rectangular shaped mirror (with signs of foxing visible), which is encased within a moulded frame, supported by fine ‘C scroll’ carved upright arms.  The angle of the mirror can be adjusted simply by tilting the mirror itself.  Further below, there are two levels to the dressing table; the top level incorporates three drawers with the original knobs, all which are teak lined and hand dovetailed.  Each level of the table boasts lovely moulded edges. The main section of the table houses two large teak lined hand dovetailed drawers. The drawer fronts also feature elegant scribe mouldings. The large drawers retain their original turned knobs. All five drawers retain their original locks, with a working key. The table stands on the original elegant ring turned teak legs.

The dressing table has also been cleaned and French polished, by hand, to a professional rustic standard, therefore the colour and patination is of an excellent standard.  The dressing table features a rich brown-black ebony style colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination.  This truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout.  It is rare to see one in such good condition.

This dressing table with mirror would look superb in the bedroom. The item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Provenance:
This table dressing table originates from India and it is likely that it would have been commissioned for a wealthy lady during the days of the British Raj, in colonial India, during the mid-late Victorian period.

Condition Report:
This Victorian Anglo-Indian dressing table is in excellent overall original condition.  Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, top and inside of drawers, but nothing significant considering the age of the item.  The dressing table has also been cleaned and French polished, by hand, to a professional rustic standard, therefore the ebonised colour and patination is of an excellent standard.  The mirror, which is original, shows signs of foxing (please see photos), but this does not detract from the overall look of the item.  We have offered the dressing table with its original mirror, as some people prefer it to be original.  However, if you prefer to have a new mirror fitted, it can be replaced for £50 (this is for a non-bevelled mirror).  The two teak lined and hand-dovetailed drawers close flush to the frame and they also retain their original turned wooden knobs, as well as their original working locks, with working key.  This item is solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:
External Height = 161cm or 63⅜” or 5ft 3⅜”
Table Height = 74.8cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
External Width = 121.1cm or 47⅝” or 3ft 11⅝”
External Depth = 60.6cm or 23⅞” or 1ft 11⅞”
Knee Height = 56cm or 22” or 1ft 10”
Mirror Height = 67.8cm or 26¾” or 2ft 2¾”
Mirror Width = 52.7cm or 20¾” or 1ft 8¾”
Mirror Frame Width = 4.2cm or 1⅝”

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