Vintage Blue Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Candlesticks 88 x 47 x 50

88 x 47 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

which was erected by Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康)

Period: Late 19th century (Late Qing dynasty)

The chest bears a brass nameplate inscribed with the initials D x M

It comes complete with its original bone contents and brass swan neck handles and working key

Vintage Blue Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Candlesticks 88 x 47 x 50This 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