London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Pleasingly aged maritime chest, with a fascinating appearance
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
Robust, stained pine stocks show copious patination
Stout lid opens smoothly, coming to rest on the raised candlebox lid
Appealing, natural interior in a delightfully clean order
Inset brass lock to fascia — untested, key absent
Hand painted monogram to lid reads W.H.W.
Return to sender label to interior for the titular William H Waters
Useful candlebox with lid organised into a pair of compartments
Adorned with remnants of antique shipping labels
Fascinating rope handles set within stout keepers to each end
Wide, flat top ideal for use as a distinctive coffee table
This is a wonderfully aged antique shipwright's chest. Of keen maritime appeal and useful for blanket storage or as a distinguished coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 90cm (35.5'')
Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')
Max Height: 31cm (12.25'')
Candlebox Segment Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')
Candlebox Segment Depth: 16.5cm (6.5'')
Candlebox Segment Height: 10cm (4'')
Interior Width: 68.5cm (27'')
Interior Width - Below Candlebox: 81.5cm (32'')
Interior Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')
Interior Height: 26cm (10.25'')
Interior Height - Below Candlebox: 15cm (6'')
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Our Ref: 18.9667
London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Antique Shipwright's Chest, English, Stained Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
