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Superb Late Georgian Camphorwood Sloped Sailors Chest / Box
Abersoch Antiques
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Superb Late Georgian Camphorwood Sloped Sailors Chest / Box

18th century
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A really pleasing sailors seachest, well proportioned of sloped & dovetailed construction with figured polished timber top, original bespoke brass escutcheon engraved ' george perkin williams'. Well patinated surface with carved rope handle beckets, solid timber sides and back stood on solid plinth and raised blocks traditionally to avaoid the damp floor surfaces. The interior with candle compartment, later hinges, clean interior ready for use. General wear as per photos, overall very pleasing box, with a humble provenance thats likely travelled the world many times over. Bought privately in north wales.

Dimensions:

45cm high

97cm wide

48cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Georgian Camphorwood Sea Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1036117
Dealers Internal Reference
CAMPHOR SLOPE CHEST J
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Description
A really pleasing sailors seachest, well proportioned of sloped & dovetailed construction with figured polished timber top, original bespoke brass escutcheon engraved ' george perkin williams'.
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Well patinated surface with carved rope handle beckets, solid timber sides and back stood on solid plinth and raised blocks traditionally to avaoid the damp floor surfaces.
Abersoch Antiques

The interior with candle compartment, later hinges, clean interior ready for use. General wear as per photos, overall very pleasing box, with a humble provenance thats likely travelled the world many times over. Bought privately in north wales.

Dimensions:

45cm high

97cm wide

48cm deep

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Georgian Camphorwood Sea Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1036117
Dealers Internal Ref
CAMPHOR SLOPE CHEST J
Abersoch Antiques
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Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
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Items Sold 40
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A late Georgian camphorwood sea chest with sloped sides, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and rope side handles.
SUPERB LATE GEORGIAN CAMPHORWOOD SLOPED SAILORS CHEST / BOX
Ref: SA1036117
A late Georgian camphorwood sea chest with sloped sides, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and rope side handles.
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A Georgian sea chest is a wooden storage trunk built during the late 18th to early 19th century for maritime officers and sailors. These chests feature sloped sides to maintain stability on pitching ships and were frequently made of aromatic camphorwood to repel moisture and insects.

Maritime chests were typically constructed from robust hardwoods such as camphorwood, teak, or oak. Hardware often included brass or iron keyhole escutcheons, corner brackets, and hand-woven rope handles called beckets.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, sloped side construction, thick timber boards, and genuine historical wear around the base and lid. Original camphorwood pieces retain a distinct aromatic scent when opened.

An antique sea chest functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room, an entry storage bench in a hallway, or placed at the foot of a bed for linens.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping.
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