Indian Lucknow Repousse Copper Royal Howdah Elephant Seat antique gates Backplate made from a Standard

Backplate made from a Standard Oil of New York tin

scrolling tropical foliage designs on the tall sides

1800) for the removal of the remains of Joel Barlow from Poland to the United States

rectangular backplate with rounded ends with an attached door pull handle and latch

Crafted with a flat

Indian Lucknow Repousse Copper Royal Howdah Elephant Seat antique gates Backplate made from a StandardDETAILS Hand crafted as a seat for riding atop an elephant, this antique Indian howdah was made with repousse copper overlaying a carved wooden carcass. It features large bas relief lions passant at each corner, flanking fish insignia; the crest of the Awadh, the Lucknow royal family; moguls of Delhi. It offers many decorative possibilities for use in the western home. Would make a nice dog or cat bed. DATE 18th century DIMENSIONS Width 59 Depth 32. 5