{"title":"Sandalwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eSandalwood was a popular material used in 19th-century Indian furniture, and objects. It was highly prized for its fragrant scent, insect deterrent, and its durability, making it an ideal material for crafting furniture and objects that would last for generations. Sandalwood was often carved into intricate designs, making the furniture and objects highly decorative. The wood was also used to make boxes, chests, and other storage containers, as well as trays and bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandalwood furniture and objects were often given as gifts and were highly sought after by elite clients. The use of sandalwood in furniture and objects was a sign of status and wealth in 19th-century India, and these pieces are still highly sought after today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anglo-indian-workbox-in-buffalo-horn-amp-sandalwood","title":"Anglo-Indian Workbox in Buffalo Horn \u0026amp; Sandalwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine Anglo Indian black buffalo horn workbox, the richly scented sandalwood interior with three hinged horn veneered lids, two crimson pin cushions and compartments, a small door opens in the main lid, retaining its tiny original silver handled key. The hinged brace that supports the lid remains intact, although requires careful closing. The whole raised on silvered spherical bun feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndia, circa 1850\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 17cm, Width 33cm, Depth 24cm, Weight 4kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sold Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51461220925777,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/0W2A9103.jpg?v=1752741604"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/collections\/Important-Rare-George-III-Harewood-Satinwood-Pembroke-Table-Attributed-To-Mayhew-Ince-9-scaled-1_30cfa445-5abd-4da7-b845-ce51e1b3de5f.jpg?v=1754908908","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/collections\/sandalwood.oembed","provider":"Nicholas Wells Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}