Brass Bound Indian Military Document Box - 19th Century Anglo Indian The doors are fastened with

The doors are fastened with traditional locking pins concealed by a brass locking plate

Dimensions: W68 x D10 x H130 cm

but can be mounted on a wall or hung as functioning shutters

Once purchased

an inscription in finely punched Devanagari script reads: "गंगा जमुना पवित्र पानी" - "Sacred Water of the Ganga and Jamuna" and "हरिद्वार" - "Haridwar"

Brass Bound Indian Military Document Box - 19th Century Anglo Indian The doors are fastened withMilitary boxes and chests were used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour, they were made to order and had to withstand a lot of punishment in transit. This box has a rich patina and the interior is split into three seperate compartments. Perfect for a jewelery box or desk tidy.