Brass Bound Teak Military Chest - 18th Century Door Coffee Tables 5 x 7 x 22

5 x 7 x 22

The upper section features a stylised serpent coiling around a human profile

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Carved with dragons and other mythical beasts

37 x 11 x 22 (wxdxh cms)

Brass Bound Teak Military Chest - 18th Century Door Coffee Tables 5 x 7 x 22This 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