Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century Wall Art surface patination and minor imperfections

surface patination and minor imperfections consistent with age and use

Features: Carved cloud motif beneath the seat

internal shelf

held in the hand or simply hung on fences during the initiation ceremonies of the Bwami society

Surat was one of the main trading posts for the British in India and found new prosperity with the opening of India's railways exporting silks

Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century Wall Art surface patination and minor imperfectionsThis campaign chest was made in England in the early 19th century for use in British India. It has its original flush brass skeletal handles and is constructed in the traditional way from mahogany wood with brass corners to protect from the rigors of colonial travel. It bears the mark of Spillman & Co of St Martins Lane, a leading furniture producer in London who branded their antique pieces with their ivorine emblem in the early 20th century. See