Indian Iron Bound Teak Limber Chest - 19th Century Statues In earlier times

In earlier times

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The dense cast iron ends would have been used as ballast on returning trade ships

Indian Iron Bound Teak Limber Chest - 19th Century Statues In earlier timesThis antique limber chest would have been used by the British army in India in the late 19th century. These chests would have stored ammunition and the large handles served a functional purpose allowing the chests to be attached to cannons and artillery towed by horses and camels. This served a double purpose as the chests became seats for the cannoneers. These chests were extremely sturdy and made of hardy teak wood bound with iron. The average