Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880 Drawings & Prints 5 cm X 28 cm

5 cm X 28 cm (max

The trunk exterior having corresponding iron strapwork and twin painted floral rosettes

5 cm X 52 cm X 23 cm

it is made from heavy pine and is very robust

the top of the helmet having a turned copper gilt finial and below a outwardly flared lappet shaped engraved crown above a pierced work dome

Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880 Drawings & Prints 5 cm X 28 cmSOLD A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the inside having engraved strap hinges and a single lidded candle till. The base of the chest having three drawers with stud work decoration, the top, back and sides also having brass stud work. The sides having brass carrying handles and the chest is raised on turned bun