Iron And Jackfruit Wood Grain Measure -South India - 19thC Origin - Laos This beautifully carved brass-bound chest

This beautifully carved brass-bound chest is known as a 'Malabar' chest and dates to the middle of the 19th century

The White Conch Shell

Originally these lamps were made in Europe and exported to India as lighting for large homes and palaces in the 19th century candles or oil lamps would have been placed inside with a glass lid to prevent soot from marking the ceiling

this piece works equally well as ceremonial seating or as a statement daybed in a hallway

Iron And Jackfruit Wood Grain Measure -South India - 19thC Origin - Laos This beautifully carved brass-bound chestThis Jackfruit wood grain measure has the original iron fittings & is embellished with lizard & moon motifs. These were used in markets for measuring rice and pulses. In the old days the Indian measures were Pattis & Seers 19thC from Kerala. Today this would make a fantastic plant pot or wastepaper bin. From India 28 x 28 x 24 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15 More delivery options available on checkout