Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century Wall Art Surat was one of the

Surat was one of the main trading posts for the British in India and found new prosperity with the opening of India's railways exporting silks

Features: Carved cloud motif beneath the seat

spacious cupboard with twin doors

internal shelf

Jade discs were found in tombs of the Hong Shan culture (about 3800-2700 BC)

Military Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century Wall Art Surat was one of theThis campaign chest was made in England in the early 19th century for use in British India. It has its original flush brass skeletal handles and is constructed in the traditional way from mahogany wood with brass corners to protect from the rigors of colonial travel. It bears the mark of Spillman & Co of St Martins Lane, a leading furniture producer in London who branded their antique pieces with their ivorine emblem in the early 20th century. See