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An 18th Century Indian Dowry Chest

18th century
Sold 5 April 2025 · Richie Perrott Antiques
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Antique Indian Teak Dowry chest. A substantial 18th century Solid teak Dowry chest. The hinged lid opening to a storage space with candle box, raised on a base with blind fretwork craved front apron, remnants of old paint to the carvings, four wooden wheels, large iron and brass carry handles. Showing signs of age and wear.

H 74cms x W 142cms x D 56cms

Delivery can be arranged to mainland UK normally £70. Final rates vary by destination and complexity, costal and congestion charges, for a final delivery fee please contact Richie on 07912624065

International shipping can be arranged.

Viewing in our workshop showroom can be arranged just call to arrange a time.

In the very unlikely event you would like to return your item this isn't a problem, All transport cost are your own responsibility

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this 18th Century Dowry Chest to the 18th Century.

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Antique Indian Teak Dowry chest. A substantial 18th century Solid teak Dowry chest. The hinged lid opening to a storage space with candle box, raised on a base with blind fretwork craved front apron, remnants of old paint to the carvings, four wooden wheels, large iron and brass carry handles. Showing signs of age and wear.
fig 1. An 18th-century Indian dowry chest made from warm brown wood featuring carved panels and side handles.
fig 1. An 18th Century Indian Dowry Chest

H 74cms x W 142cms x D 56cms

Delivery can be arranged to mainland UK normally £70.

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Final rates vary by destination and complexity, costal and congestion charges, for a final delivery fee please contact Richie on 07912624065.
Richie Perrott Antiques
fig 2. An 18th-century Indian dowry chest made from warm brown wood featuring carved panels and side handles.
fig 2. An 18th Century Indian Dowry Chest

International shipping can be arranged.

Viewing in our workshop showroom can be arranged just call to arrange a time.

In the very unlikely event you would like to return your item this isn't a problem, All transport cost are your own responsibility

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this 18th Century Dowry Chest to the 18th Century.

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Richie Perrott Antiques

Richie Perrott Antiques
Telephone 07912 624 065
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The Hay Barn
Royal Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire
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An 18th-century Indian dowry chest made from warm brown wood featuring carved panels and side handles.
AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN DOWRY CHEST
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  • ObjectChests and Trunks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleTraditional Indian
  • MaterialHardwood, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved panels, Wrought iron ring handles, Raised wooden feet

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A dowry chest was traditionally given to a bride by her family in South Asia, containing textiles, jewellery, and household goods to take into her marriage.

These chests were typically constructed from regional hardwoods such as teak or mango wood, featuring hand-carved detailing, dovetail joinery, and wrought iron or brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-forged iron fittings, traditional joinery without modern fasteners, and natural patination accumulated over centuries of use.

Such pieces serve as functional statement furniture, functioning effectively as coffee tables, foot-of-the-bed storage units, or entryway focal points in eclectic or transitional schemes.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber without sealing the surface.
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