Brass Bound Teak Indian Campaign Chest, Rajasthan -19thC Tables Carved & Turned Mango Wood

Carved & Turned Mango Wood Candlestick From Rajasthan

This piece is primarily painted with domestic and 'wise' objects

This example

Each figure is shown in graceful profile

but the overall condition otherwise is very good for the period

Brass Bound Teak Indian Campaign Chest, Rajasthan -19thC Tables Carved & Turned Mango WoodThese Anglo Indian Military chests were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour. As they had to with stand a lot of punishment in transit, they were exceptionally well made. The top name plate originally would have shown the name of the owner, a soldier or officer. Campaign chests were constructed from teak, rosewood or jackfruit wood and were made to order by skilled