Brass Bound Indian Teak Chest - 18th Century Table Lamp a distinctive structural feature typical

a distinctive structural feature typical of these benches which gives them both stability and a graceful architectural profile

25 x 5 (wxdxh cms)

Today this bell makes a beautiful decorative object for collectors of Indian antiques and devotional artefacts

The top is a single piece of thick walnut wood & the legs are made from Chinese red elm

It is unusual to see this on a Gujarati horse as it is more often seen on Marwari horses

Brass Bound Indian Teak Chest - 18th Century Table Lamp a distinctive structural feature typicalThis antique Indian brass bound chest dates to the 19th century. It would have been used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewelry & cash. There is an interior box for storing candles which would have been valuable, especially in the darker times of the year. It has two large drawers with a smaller secret central drawer for maps. The wheels are concealed behind wonderfully carved covers and make moving this piece easier even when fully loaded. A