Glazed Painted Teak Indian Book Cabinet - Ca 1910 Calligraphy Brushes wall hanging fixtures added

wall hanging fixtures added

darker oxblood finish and the other with a lighter

creating a wonderfully textured patina that cannot be reproduced

and were meant to protect the user from the spears and arrows of his enemy

Whilst poplar is naturally a darker wood

Glazed Painted Teak Indian Book Cabinet - Ca 1910 Calligraphy Brushes wall hanging fixtures addedThis old colonial Indian book cabinet dates to the beginning of the 20th century. Constructed from teak wood, these were used in Indian government offices across India. Perfect for a storage cabinet or for large books. The cabinet has double doors opening to reveal three teak wood shelves. It has been sympathetically restored in our workshop and has retained its original brass hardware and fabulous distressed paint effect showing years of faded paint