Teak Money Box Chest - 19th Century Sideboards or as a functional storage

or as a functional storage container

These beautiful table lamps are crafted from a Chinese blue and white porcelain vase decorated with traditional Chinese good luck symbols

This old lassi cup from North India is made from nickel-plated brass

The interior reveals a generous storage space with a fitted candle box and a sturdy chain that supports the lid when open

Teak Money Box Chest - 19th Century Sideboards or as a functional storageOnce used to store valuables in colonial era India, this teak money box chest is a striking antique from the 19th century, distinguished by its deep patina and richly aged painted surface. The timeworn green finishnow beautifully crackled and weatheredreveals layers of history, whilst the coin slot in the top hints at its original purpose: safeguarding valuables such as jewellery and cash. Chests like this were often found in merchant homes and shops,