ARCHITECTURAL

Item 19 Carved Window From Rajasthan, this original old wooden window is a fine example of the intricately carved, architectural decoration used in well to do homes of the past. As ornamental and appealing as a painting, it measures 710mm high x 570mm wide. Increasingly rare quality.	Item 27 Jali Panel Solid cast Iron grid, woven grid set into a wooden frame. Originally to secure a window, now desirable as a decorative piece and highly collectible because of the increasing rarity of screens made of these heavy, metal materials. Measure 740mm high x 380mm wide.
Item 38 House Entrance This old Rajasthani piece would have been the entrance to a haveli, or wealthy person’s home from the past. It has enough detail to intrigue, however the pleasing proportions and overall simplicity render it a most elegant piece. Solid teak. It stands 2950mm high and is 5750mm in length.	Item 120 Dancing Ganesha Door This solid old piece, from Kerala, is divided into a series of panels, all of which depicts the God Ganesha dancing. Ganesha, ‘The Remover of Obstacles’ is the elephant headed god of wisdom who is invoked at the beginning of all undertakings. Each panel is different, so it is an intriguing piece that continues to entertain as new poses are discovered. It is solid, blackened wood and the frame is intact. Stands 2,270mm high and 1,200mm wide.
Item 43 Stone Allas An alla is the spot inside the family home where families burn butter lamps to call down the Gods to the home for good things to come and used mostly at Diwali, the festival of light. The alla that follow are old, stone Rajasthani pieces, with lovely detail and stand about 30cm high.
Item 44 Water Channels On ancient Indian houses these water spouts were part of the roof drainage and guttering system. The water would be projected away from the building by the fountain-like spouts. Carved from solid stone, they are about half a metre in length and would make a unique and stunning water feature.	Item 106 Wooden Pillars A pair of solid wooden pillars with traditional carving on the capitals and with the stone bases in tact. Pleasing patina and standing 2230mm high with 330mm square stone bases.
Item 112 Maharasti Door and Frame A stunning old entrance door, in solid blackened wood, with heavy brass decoration. All the framing is intact and it could be fitted tomorrow. The design is quite simple by Indian standards, but the restraint of decoration and boldness of this piece give it real gravitas. Stands 2,210mm high and 1,335mm wide. Magnificent.	Item 29 Pair of Wooden Pillars Solid teak pillars, with carved capitals, that fit into stone bases and stand about 10 feet tall. A beautiful way to frame a view, another room, or simply for their own appeal. The bases are 330mm square and they stand 2610mm high.
Item 127 Marble Capitals Standing 550mm high and 450mm square at the base, this pair of white marble capitals is quite lovely decorative objects as they are, or could be used as plinths.	Item 117 Rajasthani Door Very old and substantial, this door has its framing intact and would make a stunning entrance to a house or courtyard. A very old substantial piece with a wonderful patina that only age can create. Stands 2,440mm high and 1,560mm wide.
Item 40 Window and Wall Panel Very old and beautifully rendered, this old wall panel with its window is striking. Teak, with lovely detail this old piece would make an arresting focal point in any room. Stands 2370mm high x 1560mm wide.	Item 105 Fort Door A minor royal used this door to secure his fortified compound. Solid wood with bold metal decoration and iron spikes to repel intruders, the door is very solid and stands about 3050mm high and 2250mm wide. Extremely handsome with quite unusual relief carving.
Item 104 Temple Entrance Standing 3060mm high and 5840mm in length this temple entrance is made from superbly carved wood. Because it is an entrance, it is carved on both sides and has double pillars, so delights the eye both coming and going. In many years of looking we have not seen a piece of this quality and size in such splendid condition. An irreplaceable collector’s piece.