Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880

A good antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850. A better than the usual Zanzibar dowry chest, the ...

A very good antique Scandinavian carved Baroque Folk Art dowry chest, Circa 1780. The chest having a gently domed top with a hinged lid having the original 'snipe' hinges, the edge ...

A very good, monumental antique oak mule chest, dowry coffer, Yorkshire, England circa 1720. This chest is of very unusual large size, the lift ...

A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated 1723. The chest of a rare & unusual size, the top with a lift up lid with hand-forged ...

Antique Charles II carved oak coffer / chest / trunk, circa 1670. The coffer having a three-paneled top which corresponds to the three panels to the front, the front carved with oval...

Antique Tudor/Elizabethan oak six plank boarded coffer/sword chest, circa 1540. The coffer from the period of King Henry VIII having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area lined with...

We are delighted to offer this exquisite original circa 1880 Indian Damchiya Dowry chest with hand hammered brass detailing and solid teak frame Thi...

A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a well documented history as i...

A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a w...

Rare early 20th century handcrafted Zanzibar blanket chest with brass metal overlay and brass studs throughout. The antique trunk is comprised of solid carved teak wood and features ornate brass interior hinges. The interior is also fitted with a candle box on the upper left corner. The chest is adorned with ornate brass metal corner plates and brass studs throughout, creating a series of geometric symbols and Moorish inspired patterns. The patterns on the top of the trunk are said to symbolize the Fountain of Youth. The chest features a hand-carved ebonized wood base and brass carrying handles. Exquisitely detailed with magnificent craftsmanship. Originally used for travels and often for the exports of good. Makes a great coffee table or accent piece or entryway chest.

This is an antique dowry chest, a Burmese, teak trunk dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890. Attractive Burmese dowry chest Stout teak co...

Lovely rare Zanzibar trunk, 19th century. Brass studded decorations all-over with brass clad panels. Three bottom drawers and top opens for storage as w...