C18th Dutch East Indies Colonial Brass-mounted Teak Coffer on Stand .

C18th Dutch East Indies Colonial brass-mounted teak coffer on stand .

The heavily brass-mounted teak chest or strong-box , mounted upon a detachable stand fitted with a frieze drawer and raised on original tall turned ebony feet. The drawer fitted with decorative gilded handles, the whole decorated with pierced and engraved brass-work , heavy dome-topped studs and a pierced escutcheon plate with original lock and key . Heavily-moulded profiles to the edge of the lid and top of base section.

The interior or the lid showing decorative brass hinges , the interior void having a lidded candle or spice-box to right hand side. Each side fitted with substantial cast gilt-bronze carrying handles .

Such chests were often commissioned by officers of the Dutch East India Trading Company or VOC , as prestigious items for personal use when travelling and working in the colonies.

In excellent original condition, with wear consistent with age , use and purpose.

H 31”

W 28”

D 18”

Dutch East Indies c.1780

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