A most unusual Anglo-Indian Burmese teak jardiniere, font or wine cooler.
Circa 1860
Height: 31 inch (79 cm)
External width of bowl: 18 inch (46 cm)
Width at foot: 23.5 inch (60 cm) Bowl internal height: 5.5” (14cm) diameter: 13.75” (35cm)
Bearing similarities to a mahogany example from the Art Institute of Chicago, described as An exceptional George II Carved Mahogany Jardiniere, circa 1755.
Literature: Great English Furniture by Lanto Synge, page 112, plate 125. London 1991.
Literature: Great English Furniture by Lanto Synge, page 112, plate 125. London 1991.
Excellent, condition consistent with age and use.
A removable modern marble top has been made to enable for use as a table of stand.
By appointment only.
