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Natives from Pegu, the Moluccan Islands, Penequais Indians and St Thomas, c.1605
Located in Langweer, NL
elusive East Indies to be opened to the English and the Dutch. This enabled the British East India Company
Category
Antique Early 1600s Prints
Materials
Paper
$342 Sale Price
20% Off
the Cavalry Division
, Vanity Fair military army horse chromolithograph, 1900
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
the British Army in India, Afghanistan, Egypt and South Africa. He produced numerous caricatures for
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
King Edward V111 Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937
By Staffordshire
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December
Category
Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Porcelain Plate Blue And White From The Blue Family, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
French, Dutch and British East India companies brought the porcelain to Europe.
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Chinese Flower Plate from the Compagnie Des Indes
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Europeans. The French, Dutch and British East India companies brought porcelain to Europe.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
$114 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Gurkha Rifles Dressed in Rifle Green
Located in Asheville, NC
.
The Gurkhas were once one of Britain's fiercest enemies. They come from the foothills of the Nepalese
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Malayer More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Porcelain Soup Plate Blue and White from The Blue Family, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
French, Dutch and British East India companies brought the porcelain to Europe.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$171 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Block Print Blue and White Bowl c 1822, Tek Sing Cargo
Located in seoul, KR
took a critical turn when attempting to navigate through a shortcut. The following day, a British East
Category
Antique 1820s Indonesian Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Print of a Wedding Ceremony in Japan, ca.1824
Located in Langweer, NL
, who was governor general of the British East India Company. In 1795, Titsingh represented Dutch and
Category
Antique 1820s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th Century)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Chinese Plate inspired by The Blue Family Mid 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
French, Dutch and British East India companies brought the porcelain to Europe.
With the arrival of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$228 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Imperial Airways Le Frobisher Design
Located in London, GB
moteurs rapidite et confort / Britain's fastest airliner Europe Africa India Far East Australia United
Category
Vintage 1930s British Posters
Materials
Paper
Edwardian Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum over 18 Karat Gold (Early 20th Century)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
– 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Mantis BS4 L Ceiling Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Geneve, CH
and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,384 / item
DCW Editions Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp in White Steel and Aluminum
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took a course
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Mantis BS3 Table Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Schottlander was born in Mainz, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Mantis BS5 Mini Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Mantis BS4 L Ceiling Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took a course in Sculpture at Leeds College of Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took a course
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Geneve, CH
, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,097 / item
Mantis BS2 Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Geneve, CH
, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,521 / item
Mantis BS1 Large Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Geneve, CH
, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,874 / item
Mantis BS3 Table Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Geneve, CH
, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,502 / item
Mantis BS5 Mini Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Geneve, CH
, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,058 / item
Mantis BS2 Mini Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Geneve, CH
, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,424 / item
Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Geneve, CH
, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,874 / item
Late September with Woodcut Print by Robert Greenhalf
Located in Deddington, GB
he also travels widely throughout the British Isles and abroad including India and Africa as well as
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Prints
Materials
Woodcut
DCW Editions Mantis BS1 Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took a course in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
DCW Editions Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
By Bernard Schottlander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took a course in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
19th Century Chinese Export Green
Fitzhugh
Hot Water Platter- Tureen *
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fitzhugh served from 1786 to 1800 in Guangzhou (Canton) as a director of the British East India Company
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$2,213 Sale Price
24% Off
Pair, Edme Samson Porcelain Figure Models of Mars
Venus After Meissen
By Samson
Cie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Samson, of a British East India Company armorial plate, shows evidence of scratchings, perhaps in an
Category
20th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
West Coast of Africa, Guinea
Sierra Leone: An 18th Century Map by Bellin
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Alamo, CA
the British East India Company's voyages to India and Ceylon. The publication was published before the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Maps
Materials
Paper
West Coast of Africa; Guinea
Sierra Leone: Bellin 18th Century Map
Located in Alamo, CA
, and the British East India Company's voyages to India and Ceylon. The publication was published before
Category
1740s Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
"The Prince of Wales on Forest Witch" c1921 by Sir Alfred Munnings (SIGNED)
By Alfred Munnings
Located in Bristol, CT
British Empire and Emperor of India from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on December 10th of the same
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Robert Greenhalf, Shoverlers, Limited Edition Print, Bird Print, Wildlife Art
Located in Deddington, GB
he also travels widely throughout the British Isles and abroad including India and Africa as well as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
Old Kolkata, Watercolour on Paper by Contemporary Artist
In Stock
By Saikat Maity
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
.
The artist has selected the iconic landmark of Kolkata city, during the peak of the British Empire in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Still Life, Watercolour on on Acid Free Paper by Contemporary Artist
In Stock
By Saikat Maity
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
British Empire in India. This ethereal scene with the Heritage Building and motor cab is captivating and
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Idiam, Watercolor on on Acid Free Paper by Contemporary Indian Artist
In Stock
By Saikat Maity
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
works.
The artist has selected the iconic landmark of Kolkata city, during the peak of the British
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Still Life, Watercolor on Imported Paper by Contemporary Indian Artist
In Stock
By Saikat Maity
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
works.
The artist has selected the iconic landmark of Kolkata city, during the peak of the British
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Autograph Happy Easter Card by Carlo Quaglia to Silvio Perina- 1952
By Carlo Quaglia
Located in Roma, IT
prisoner by the British and transferred to India at Camp 27 of Yol on the slopes of the Himalayas. He spent
Category
1950s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Robert Greenhalf, Berwick’s Swans and Lapwings, Limited Edition Print, Bird Art
Located in Deddington, GB
British Isles and abroad including India and Africa as well as many European Countries.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
Robert Greenhalf, Curlews and Woodpigeons, Limited Edition Print, Bird Art
Located in Deddington, GB
he also travels widely throughout the British Isles and abroad including India and Africa as well as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
Robert Greenhalf, Great White Egrets, Limited Edition Print, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
he also travels widely throughout the British Isles and abroad including India and Africa as well as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
Portrait of a Girl with Book, 18th Century Regency Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Joshua Reynolds.
He was appointed draughtsman on the British East India Company's packet Antelope in a
Category
18th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Burmese Alphabet Chart – Antique Linguistic Print from Symes
1800 Ava Mission
Located in Langweer, NL
by Michael Symes. Symes was the envoy sent by the British East India Company to the court of Ava
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
Old Colonial Kolkata , Horse-Drawn Carriage, Watercolour, Sepia "In Stock"
By Saikat Maity
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
selected the iconic landmark of Kolkata city, during the peak of the British Empire in India. This ethereal
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Archival Ink
Old Kolkata Painting, Heritage City, Watercolour by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Saikat Maity
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
selected the iconic landmark of Kolkata city, during the peak of the British Empire in India. This ethereal
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Old Kolkata Painting, Heritage Building, Watercolour by Indian artist "In Stock"
By Saikat Maity
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
selected the iconic landmark of Kolkata city, during the peak of the British Empire in India. This ethereal
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Archival Ink
19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box
By Samson
Cie
Located in Dallas, TX
Samson, of a British East India Company armorial plate, shows evidence of scratchings, perhaps in an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of British Colonial Regency Painted Armchairs, circa 1820-1830
Located in Louisville, KY
: Jaffer's Furniture from British India, p. 260.
Category
Antique 1820s Indian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Paint
19th Century British Colonial Teak Wood Mirrored Cabinet or Hutch
Located in Heath, MA
An ornately hand-carved teak wood cabinet from British India, circa 1875. In original condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Very nice Anglo Indian Vizagapatam box.
Located in Brussels, BE
. Dating from ca 1930.
Literature: Furniture from British India and Ceylon by Amin Jaffer.
Category
Vintage 1930s Indian Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Sandalwood
Hoshiarpur Bone and Ebony Inlaid Games Table
Located in London, GB
this form were made in several parts of late 19th century British India in response to the growing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Game Tables
Materials
Ebony, Bone
Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Side Chairs, Bombay
Located in Alexandria, VA
)
Reference:
For similar chairs in The Victoria and Albert Museum, see: Jaffer, Amin, "Furniture from British
Category
Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Large Indian Elk Horn Tea Caddy, Vizagatapatam, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
brass hinges.
See illustration 61 Page 214 ‘Furniture from British India and Ceylon’ by Amin Jaffer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Ruins of British Residency, Lucknow, India
By Derry Moore
Located in Bangalore, IN
Signed and numbered in ink on the recto, from an edition of 12.
Thai Lion Sentry Mirrored Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
British India or Burma to the west, and French Indochina to the east.
Mirror height is 57"; which might
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Country Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Hardwood
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