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Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian
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Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique workman's tool chest. An English, teak and brass capped craftsman's trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Delightfully time-worn chest with a robust appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Teak stocks present rich caramel hues and fine grain interest

Brass strapping to corners presents a rich golden tonality

Shallow lid opens wide to give access to the partially fitted interior

Set of storage compartments reside within the lower section of the chest

Through dovetail joints to the corners a testament to the lasting quality

Dressed with stout cast iron handles to each side for ease of carriage

This is a charming antique workman's tool chest, with a pleasingly original exterior. Can be used as a distinctive coffee table, or at the foot of a bed. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 62cm (24.5'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 35.5cm (14'')

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Our Ref: 18.9520

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Teak Tool Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042367
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9520
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Description
This is an antique workman's tool chest.
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An English, teak and brass capped craftsman's trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
London Fine Antiques

Delightfully time-worn chest with a robust appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian teak workmans tool chest featuring protective brass corner brackets and heavy metal drop handles.
fig 1. Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian

Teak stocks present rich caramel hues and fine grain interest

Brass strapping to corners presents a rich golden tonality

Shallow lid opens wide to give access to the partially fitted interior

Set of storage compartments reside within the lower section of the chest

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian teak workmans tool chest featuring protective brass corner brackets and heavy metal drop handles.
fig 2. Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian

Through dovetail joints to the corners a testament to the lasting quality

Dressed with stout cast iron handles to each side for ease of carriage

This is a charming antique workman's tool chest, with a pleasingly original exterior. Can be used as a distinctive coffee table, or at the foot of a bed. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 3. A rectangular Victorian teak workmans tool chest featuring protective brass corner brackets and heavy metal drop handles.
fig 3. Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 62cm (24.5'')

Max Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Height: 35.5cm (14'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. A rectangular Victorian teak workmans tool chest featuring protective brass corner brackets and heavy metal drop handles.
fig 4. Antique Workman's Tool Chest, English, Teak, Brass, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9520

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Teak Tool Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042367
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9520
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A rectangular Victorian teak workmans tool chest featuring protective brass corner brackets and heavy metal drop handles.
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A Victorian workmans tool chest is a durable wooden container utilised by nineteenth-century tradesmen, such as carpenters and joiners, to secure and transport hand tools to work sites.

These chests were typically built from resilient hardwoods such as teak, oak, or pine, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, reinforced iron or brass corner brackets, and cast metal side handles.

Authenticity is indicated by irregular hand-cut dovetails, original period hardware, natural surface patination, iron or brass edge reinforcements, and historical wear patterns along the base and handles.

An antique tool chest serves as a versatile focal point, functioning effectively as a low coffee table, end-of-bed blanket trunk, or characterful storage box in contemporary living spaces.

Care for the timber by applying a clear beeswax polish using a soft cloth, and dust the brass fittings lightly to maintain original surface oxidation without abrasive cleaning.
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