the moulded and shaped rectangular crest rail over relief carved and moulded foliatespindles, joined by similar outward scrolling arms contiguous with apron and loose cushion seat, raised on cornucopia shaped and moulded legs ending in ball feet; the whole enrichedwith relief carved scrolling tropical foliage and rosettes CA 1840 - Galle District, Sri Lanka Overall dimensions: 52 1/2” wide x 24” deep x 33” high typically such pieces could be ordered from furniture dealers in Colombo who in turn commissionedpieces from carpenters located in the cabinet-making centers of Galle and Moratuwa. Items weremade for Britich colonial administrators and merchants on the island who had them shipped back to England at the end of their posting.