Vintage Blue Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Dhokra Work many of these beautiful mansions

many of these beautiful mansions have fallen into disrepair without secured government heritage status

Compact and highly versatile

A very decorative golden Teak chest with ornate original brass corners and a large showy brass hasp from South India

This particular measure has the original iron metalwork and binding as well as a beautiful patina

Vintage Blue Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Dhokra Work many of these beautiful mansionsThis Anglo Indian teak shelving unit dates to the 1930s and is a characterful example of late colonial craftsmanship. Made from solid teak, it retains its original blue painted finish, now beautifully weathered and softened with age. The gently distressed surface reveals areas of warm timber beneath, creating a layered patina that reflects decades of practical use and careful preservation. The design is both sturdy and visually distinctive. Four solid