antique Huge very heavy Indian wedding Chest Dowry Chest Hope Chest Marriage Chest , on Wheels Rajasthan india

antique very heavy Indian Dowry Chest on Wheels

A large antique Indian metal bound Dowry chest on wheels, with an arched top with dual heavy metal engraved locks, riveted strapwork with embossed patterned borders and serrated edging, rosette studwork to the front, raised on timber wheels.

Width Approx 132 cm
Height Approx 110 cm
Deep Ca. 86 cm
Weight Approx: 90 kg

Interior Width: 123 cm
Interior Depth: 79 cm
Interior Height: 83 cm

In many cultures, particularly in India, the family of a bride pays a dowry to the groom. Dowries were often highly valuable and heavy chests and were equipped with hidden compartments to thwart thieves.
oak, possibly teak, pressed tin, cast iron hinges & handles & iron strapping construction
hand-crafted, quality, heavy duty construction
lift top lid with 3 cast iron hinges (one broken)
2 large, heavy & intricately decorated latches
intricate & detailed pressed tin & pierced metal features
iron strapping w studs
a cast iron handle on each side
timber wheels
internal compartments

*They are very hard to find.

Delivery of a Chest without the decoration items.

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