An Anglo-Indian carved mahogany centre table 19th century, stamped Currie & Co, Calcutta

with an associated rectangular portor marble top

The top with scratches and chips to each side. The mahogany base in good restored condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

By 1830 there were about two hundred and fifty European craftsman and retailers listed as operating within the Empires great mercantile city, Calcutta.

Currie & Co (not to be confused with the shipping line) were one of these companies. They were amongst a group of cabinet makers and retailers catering to the needs of a large and wealthy transient European class.

These companies shared key characteristics; they imported some of their materials from Europe and unitised high quality local materials and timbers, they catered primarily for a European elite, they employed highly skilled local craftsman and they extended long lines of credit to these patrons. It was a very competitive market place and the work produced was not only highly durable but of extremely good quality as is evident in the offered lot. Also see a cabinet bookcase by Currie & Co. and sold these rooms, 10 September 2007, Lot 261.