Brass Bound Teak Military Chest - 18th Century Material - Jichimu Traditionally these were used in

Traditionally these were used in a formal garden

South India and Europe

The height could be a little less with chain links removed

The combination of faded original paint

This elegant example reflects both the courtly grandeur of Sikh portraiture and the cross-cultural artistry of reverse glass painting—an art form whose lineage reaches back to 18th-century Chinese “back-painting” admired by European travellers such as the Jesuit Amiot (1786)

Brass Bound Teak Military Chest - 18th Century Material - Jichimu Traditionally these were used inThis antique brass bound Anglo Indian military chest dates to the 18th century and is a superb example of campaign furniture. Constructed from solid teak with a deep, time worn patina, it features its original brass and iron fittings and sturdy side handles. The chest opens to reveal a spacious interior with a fitted candle box, a sturdy chain to prevent strain on the hinges, and a cleverly concealed sliding bottom of the candle box which may have