A gorgeous British Colonial box constructed in teakwood, and faced with brass sheeting and decorative brass mounts, this elegant box reflects the practical refinement of colonial Indian craftsmanship. The fitted interior and campaign-style form suggest a function as a writing or document box, made for the storage of papers and personal effects. Colonial boxes often utilized metal sheeting and incised detailing to protect precious cargo from tropical moisture and pests, making these robust boxes a prominent status symbol among wealthy merchants and mariners.

This box is in good condition and has been lovingly restored and finished to its former glory using a traditional form of French polishing and waxing for the teakwood interior.

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