Vintage Chinese Brick Mold From Shanxi - Ca 1940's Material - Camphor Wood Elegant in form and practical

Elegant in form and practical in scale

The original publisher was Kikakudo between 1832 - 1839

These compact sloped lap desks were used by wealthy ladies and gentlemen and officers in the military theatres of the 18th and 19th centuries in India

It is an exceptional example of Indo-Dutch furniture and would have been owned by a wealthy trader travelling between Sri-Lanka

This takhat is from Shekhawati and dates to the 19th century

Vintage Chinese Brick Mold From Shanxi - Ca 1940's Material - Camphor Wood Elegant in form and practicalBrick molds were part of traditional building practices in China, India, and Africa. Since building techniques have moved on and they're no longer used in the traditional way, these rustic and hardy molds have become sought after items for desk tidies and trinket boxes. These molds are from Shanxi, China and were made in the 1940's. From China UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available at checkout