Indian Iron Bound Teak Limber Chest - 19th Century Statues the beading defined with small

the beading defined with small hammer blows and the floral terminals soldered in place to form the suspension loops

Some areas visible in the photos show wear to the gilt work and painting

These antique South Indian votive oil lamps are made from cast bronze and originate from Tamil Nadu

The dense cast iron ends would have been used as ballast on returning trade ships

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Indian Iron Bound Teak Limber Chest - 19th Century Statues the beading defined with smallThis antique limber chest would have been used by the British army in India in the late 19th century. These chests would have stored ammunition and the large handles served a functional purpose allowing the chests to be attached to cannons and artillery towed by horses and camels. This served a double purpose as the chests became seats for the cannoneers. These chests were extremely sturdy and made of hardy teak wood bound with iron. The average