Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880 Paintings The box of sarcophagus shape

The box of sarcophagus shape and resting on gilded lion's paw feet

5 cm X 52 cm X 23 cm

Very good condition

A pair of brightly colored whimsical Staffordshire figures modeled the famous 18th century highwaymen Dick Turpin and Tom King

5" wide X 10" tall X  4

Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880 Paintings The box of sarcophagus shapeSOLD A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the inside having engraved strap hinges and a single lidded candle till. The base of the chest having three drawers with stud work decoration, the top, back and sides also having brass stud work. The sides having brass carrying handles and the chest is raised on turned bun