Antique 19thC Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest 1850 Sold Berne: Editions Kornfeld et Klipstein

Berne: Editions Kornfeld et Klipstein

signed lower right

this chair has a mellow warm honey colored finish

Carnegie Museum of Art (Pittsburgh

000 acre Hacienda Babicora in the employ of Mrs

Antique 19thC Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest 1850 Sold Berne: Editions Kornfeld et KlipsteinA very attractive antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850. A fine quality antique Zanzibar dowry chest, the hinge lidded chest is profusely decorated with brass studwork and copper cladding in geometric designs. The chest has substantial brass carrying handles to the side, the lid with engraved strap hinges to the underside and a heavy brass locking hasp to the front. Inside is a clean and aroma free