Green Painted Ammunition 'Limber' Chest - 19th Century sarang this example shows softened contours

this example shows softened contours from years of handling

is an excellent mid-19th century example of the hut box form

5 x H10 cm

Condition: Beautiful aged wear

5 x H50 cm

Green Painted Ammunition 'Limber' Chest - 19th Century sarang this example shows softened contoursThis antique limber chest would have been used by the British Army in India in the late 19th century. These robust chests were made to store ammunition and are heavily bound in iron to endure the rigours of campaign life. Constructed from dense, seasoned teak, each chest was designed to bear immense weight sometimes over three times its own ensuring its reliability on the battlefield. Today, this once highly functional military piece has found new