λ A HARDWOOD IVORY-INLAID ANGLO-INDIAN TIERED TEA TRAY
Possibly Vizagapatam, Andhra Pradesh, India, late 19th century

Of typical shape, with three interspaced octagonal trays, each with a shallow centre and flattened rim, inlaid with ivory rosettes, geometric patterns, and floral and vegetal bands, resting on two bracket volute-shaped feet, with an arched handle at the top and a tall spine flanking the dishes to keep them in place and fold them away when needed, the shape and design clearly influenced by Western traditions and uses showcasing the vibrant mixture of styles witnessed in 19th-century Anglo-Indian furniture production, 78cm x 26.4cm.

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