Brass Bound Indian Military Chest -19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten using high quality yellow brass

using high quality yellow brass found only on earlier pieces

The tradition of growing and taking opium in Rajasthan has existed for centuries and to some extent

Today they can be used as tea light holders or simply as a decorative ornament

Handcrafted from bentwood

Dimensions: W21

Brass Bound Indian Military Chest -19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten using high quality yellow brassThis antique brass bound Anglo Indian campaign chest dates to the 19th century and is a great size for a coffee table. Military chests were used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour, they were made to order and had to withstand a lot of punishment in transit. It is constructed from beautifully patinated burmese teak wood and has its original brass fittings and handles. The interior consists