Gaylords Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
Normally these chests are made from Teak, Rosewood or Jackfruit wood, Indian chests & trunks were originally used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewellery & money that might be used as dowry for marriages. Indian military chests are usually made in teak wood or rosewood and are brass bound.
Dimensions:-
Width 29" 74cm
Height 17" 43cm
Depth 18" 46cm
Gaylords Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
Antique furniture specialists est 1966
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