Burmese Brass Bound Military Chest - 19thC Material - Bronze a collection of individual lidded

a collection of individual lidded containers

its elongated proportions make it especially suited to modern interiors as a console table or hallway piece

each with a removable dividing shelf

repurposed for display

Burmese Brass Bound Military Chest - 19thC Material - Bronze a collection of individual liddedThis is a fine example of a Burmese military chest from the 19th century, It would make a great coffee table. It has a compartmentalized top section with a beautifully carved candle box and a sturdy chain to prevent the lid from falling open. It is constructed from beautifully patinated teak, bound with brass corners, and has a historic repair patch on the lid. Military chests were used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and