Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
• Item: Victorian Pine Chest
• Circa: 1840
• Provenance: England, UK
• Period: Victorian
• Wood: Pine
• Width: 84.5cm / 33¼”/ 2ft 9¼”
• Twin-plank top
• Original steel carrying handles
• Original steel strap hinges
• Original brass key escutcheon
• Working steel lock (with key)
• Traditional hand-dovetail construction
• Ideal as a coffee table/ storage chest / TV stand
• Significant storage space
• Original patination & colour
• Provincial / rustic design
• Good original condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
The Victorian trunk has been constructed with a twin-plank flat top, with a cleated moulding, above single plank sides, front and back. Retaining the original steel strap hinges, steel carrying handles and key escutcheon, it also retains the original working steel lock (with key). The interior is clean, dry, practical and usable. The lid retains its original steel strap hinges, which are in good working condition. The pine trunk retains its original floorboards and backboards. The back of the Victorian trunk retains its original panels along with the original floorboards. The Victorian pine chest has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand (over the original scumble finish), in our workshop, to a professional standard. Therefore, the colour and patination are of an excellent standard.
Condition Report:
This is a charming rustic antique English early Victorian pine chest, retaining the original patination, displaying good colour, circa 1840, in excellent original condition. Owing to its rustic / provincial provenance, there are old use marks visible to the top (see photos) and leading edges; all of which adds to the character, age and appeal of this Victorian chest. The Victorian pine chest has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand, in our workshop, to a professional standard. The interior is clean, dry, and usable and retains its original candle box. The original steel strap hinges and original side carrying handle are in good working condition. The trunk retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The Victorian pine chest also boasts a working steel lock and working key. The Victorian trunk is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.
Ref. 80903
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Antique English Victorian Pine Flat-top Blanket Box Chest Trunk Coffee Table (Circa 1840)
