Antique Hoshiarpur Stationary Box

A beautiful Hoshiarpur stationary box. Made from Teak, with a hand carved design to the lid and surround, inlaid with intricate use of bone, brass, and copper on dark wood, complete with a hinged lid and retaining the original protective brown baize to the base. (No key) C1900.

The history of Hoshiarpur, a city in Punjab, India, is defined by its masterful, centuries-old wood inlay. Renowned for its intricate use of bone, ivory, brass, and copper on dark woods like shisham (rosewood) and ebony, the craft reached international prominence during the British Raj in the late 19th century. Surfaces were heavily decorated with twirling vines, peacocks, urns, and geometric circles inspired by Mughal aesthetics. 

Liberty & Co, the luxury retailers, actively sold this Indian-style furniture and smalls, these items frequently appeared in their 1890s catalogues.

This box remains in original condition, would made a lovely trinket box. 

Dimensions: H: 6.5cm W: 29cm D: 11cm