Carved Rosewood Seed Drill Candlestand - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood A beautifully weathered glazed wall

A beautifully weathered glazed wall cabinet from 1920s India

These tables look particularly fitting in an open plan farmhouse setting

age has not dulled the beauty of the precision carving that Indian craftsmen are so famed for

Materials: Solid teak wood with glass mirror plate

timeworn blue finish makes it ideal for coastal

Carved Rosewood Seed Drill Candlestand - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood A beautifully weathered glazed wallThis beautifully carved rosewood seed drill has been converted into a truly unique candle stand. Dating from the 19th century it has a wonderful rich patina as old rosewood often does. Like many things in India, every day pieces were crucial for day to day life and often were embellished and beautifully carved by Marathi craftsmen. Carved on this piece, you can see Nandi bulls, the steed of Lord Shiva. Seed drills were made for the practical purpose