Brass Bound Teak Campaign Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Buffalo Horn and good luck and protected

and good luck and protected against fire

blue and lilac floral motifs

a Nandi bull

early locking mechanism

Brass Bound Teak Campaign Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Buffalo Horn and good luck and protectedThis practical and charming antique Indian military box dates to the 19th century. It is made from teak wood in the Anglo Indian style and likely would have belonged to a merchant or East Indiaman. The brass bindings are typical of the campaign style introduced by the British East India Company. The interior has a desk tidy for letters with a removable compartment revealing extra storage space. Great for a keepsake box. A prop stick can be used to