{"product_id":"brass-bound-teak-military-chest-from-hyderabad","title":"Brass Bound Teak Indian Military Chest  - 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis original military chest is made to Anglo-Indian military standards. These trunks were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour. The British East India Company had stations across Northern India \u0026amp; Burma throughout much of the 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is constructed from beautifully patinated teak and has its original brass fittings and handles. The interior has a chain that prevents the lid from falling open and straining the hinges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMilitary 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e113 x 60 x 64 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chest of the same style dated inscribed with a plaque \"East Indies 1863\" sold at Dreweatts 1759 '\u003cem\u003eDrew Pritchard: The Collection\u003c\/em\u003e' auction, March 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550856831285,"sku":"A00915","price":963.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A00915__1638354256_81.140.174.208.jpg?v=1789232141","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/brass-bound-teak-military-chest-from-hyderabad","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}