Brass Bound Burmese Teak Military Chest - 19th Century Origin - Cambodia Today it would make a

Today it would make a unique desk tidy or a great place to store your keys

This is a really lovely and unusual piece with the face of a dragon in the background

it is walk-through height

Each drawer is richly decorated with delicate gilt floral sprays

Crafted for wealthy European and American buyers

Brass Bound Burmese Teak Military Chest - 19th Century Origin - Cambodia Today it would make aThis 19th century Burmese chest is made to British military standards from the 19th century. Also called a Burmese campaign chest, these were Burmese copies of the Anglo Indian Military chests which were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour. There was a British presence in Burma in the 19th century so it is likely this was made for someone stationed in Burma. It is crafted