Cake stand - Wood - Indian Colonial Style

Three-tier folding pedestal in Anglo-Indian style, finely hand-carved in wood with geometric and floral pierced motifs (Jali style). This kind of vintage furnishing accessory, dating mainly to the first half of the 20th century, was originally used both as a decorative display support and as an elegant folding pastry and tea cart or side table. The details confirm the artisanal craftsmanship and structural authenticity of this Anglo-Indian folding pedestal. Pierced shelves: geometric latticework Jali pierced design executed directly on a single solid wood panel, surrounded by a raised carved floral-motif frame. Cross base: lower junction with a central brass pin, allowing the legs to rotate and fold flat, and the hand-shaped carved feet. Hardware and upper joints: turned top handle secured by through mortise-and-tenon joints, free of modern metal screws, typical of traditional carpentry. Decoration Typical hand-pierced geometric work and a continuous floral carving on the upright, elements that confirm the origin and geographic provenance of the piece: Region of origin: The item comes from northern India, with historically major production centers located in the Punjab region (notably the city of Chiniot, now in Pakistan) and in Uttar Pradesh (cities such as Saharanpur). Period and style: artisanal manufacture dating to the first half of the 20th century (British colonial Anglo-Indian style), made for the Western export market. Material: The dark reddish wood with pronounced grain is Sheesham wood (also known as Indian rosewood or Dalbergia sissoo), the material of choice in Indian furniture traditions for its hardness and termite resistance.

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