Zanzibar Chest

Name: Zanzibar Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1052794
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Jane Short Antiques

Description

A very good example of a traditional late 19th Century teak Zanzibar chest. Decorated all over with brass stud work together with beaten brass and panels. The three drawers have their original handles and the side carrying handles are also original. The interior has a candle box and heavy brass hinges.

This is one of the best examples of an antique Zanzibar chest which we have found.

These chests were traditionally made in Zanzibar and sometimes used as dowry chests. More often they were used to ship silks and spices between Zanzibar, India and the Arab countries. The decoration is similar to that found on the famous doors of Stonetown in Zanzibar.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

48cm (18.90")

Width

110cm (43.31")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1052794

Dealers Internal Reference

A0424

Description

This is one of the best examples of an antique Zanzibar chest which we have found.

These chests were traditionally made in Zanzibar and sometimes used as dowry chests. More often they were used to ship silks and spices between Zanzibar, India and the Arab countries. The decoration is similar to that found on the famous doors of Stonetown in Zanzibar.

We can discuss delivery options in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Physical Dimensions

Height

48cm (18.90")

Width

110cm (43.31")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers