Victorian Solid Teak Trunk 1900 - 1920

Name: Victorian Solid Teak Trunk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1045938
Price: 475 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTrunks & Chests
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialTeak, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHinged lid, Flush brass catch, Escutcheon keyhole, Plinth base
SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Victorian solid teak trunk is a practical storage piece from 1900, finished in a warm brown timber colour with a smooth polished top surface. It features a rectangular hinged top lid, a central flush brass catch with a semi-circular pull, and a vertical keyhole escutcheon on the front panel above a plinth base. The sturdy timber construction offers clean lines and visible natural grain variations across the panels. Measuring 51 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, the trunk provides versatile storage for blankets or can serve as a coffee table in a gentleman's library or a living room setting today.

FAQs

A Victorian teak trunk is a heavy rectangular storage box constructed during the nineteenth century, frequently used for maritime transport or travel within tropical climates due to the moisture-resistant properties of teak hardwood.

These trunks were primarily crafted from solid teak hardwood and often features brass flush-fitting handles, steel hinges, and heavy locks designed to remain intact during long-distance travel.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail joinery, flush-mounted brass hardware designed to prevent snags, evidence of hand-planed timber surfaces, and proportional wear consistent with age.

A teak trunk functions effectively as a central coffee table in a living room, positioned at the foot of a bed for extra linen storage, or placed in an entryway as a storage bench.

Dust regularly with a clean lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain periodically to preserve the timber finish, avoiding direct exposure to central heating sources.

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Victorian Solid Teak Trunk