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Large 19th Century Burmese Mandalay Box Chest with Fitted Interior

Name: Large 19th Century Burmese Mandalay Box Chest with Fitted Interior
Price: 982 USD
Availability: InStock

$982

vintage house Ltd

Devon, GB

Condition Notes: Heavy Signs of Use,Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Partially Restored Heavy Signs of Use,Patina Consistent with Age and Use,Partially Restored less

Description: This is a superb antique mandalay chest dating to the second half of the 19th century.

made of solid wood … more This is a superb antique mandalay chest dating to the second half of the 19th century.

made of solid wood it is a heavy and well made piece which was possibly used by a british army officer or goverment official or perhaps made and bestowed as a gift to a loved one during the colonial occupation of burma.

the chest has a deep lid which opens to reveal a fitted interior with lidded compartments and a lift out section which removes to reveal a large inner storage area. The lid features glass panels which sit over decoupage flowers and decorative raised wooden rosettes surrounding a small mirror.

to either end of the chest is an aged black metal handle and the chest is decorated with brass inlays and the lettering m.d.y box.

the wood has a lovely wax polished finish and a good patina from years of use.

the key has been lost somewhere in time.

condition

the chest is in solid structural condition with various cosmetic marks of age and use.

the key for the lock is missing.

one of the brass latches has been repaired and there is an old wooden patch repair to the base of one side panel.

measurements

height- 56cms

width- 92cms

depth- 50.5cms(not including the baton set on the back to rest the lid open)

the measurements are taken at the widest points. less

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