Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
• Item: Georgian Elm Chest
• Circa: 1820
• Provenance: England, UK
• Period: Georgian
• Wood: Solid elm
• Width: 95.5cm / 3ft
• Single-plank top (sign of quality)
• Internal candle box with lid & lock
• Brass carrying handles
• Original steel strap hinges
• Original brass key escutcheon
• Original working steel lock (with key)
• Traditional hand-dovetail construction
• Ideal as a coffee table/ storage chest / TV stand
• Ample storage space
• Lovely mellow colour & patination
• Provincial / rustic design
• Excellent original condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
The Georgian trunk has been constructed with a single-plank flat top (a sign of quality), with a cleated moulding, above single plank sides, front and back. The elm timbers display a stunning grain configuration and colour. Featuring decorative brass carrying handles and key escutcheon, the elm chest retains the original working steel lock (with key) and oval shaped brass key escutcheon. The interior is clean, dry, practical and usable. The lid retains its original steel strap hinges, which are in good working condition. The interior comprises the original candle box, with lid and working bras lock with key. The interior also retains its original floorboards and backboards. The Georgian elm chest sits on its original small bracket feet. The back of the trunk retains its original panels along with the original floorboards. The Georgian elm chest has been wax-polished by hand (over the original scumble finish), in our workshop, to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination are of an excellent standard.
This is a charming rustic antique English Georgian elm chest, which retains its original lock and handles, with ample storage space inside, circa 1820, in excellent original condition. Owing to its rustic / provincial provenance, there are old use marks visible to the top (see photos) and leading edges; all of which adds to the character, age and appeal of this Georgian trunk. Evidence of historical woodworm, which has been thoroughly treated for precaution. Please note, it is common for most elm chests of this age to have signs of historical woodworm, as this was a susceptible timber. The Georgian elm chest has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand, in our workshop, to a professional standard. The Georgian elm chest lid retains it original working steel lock and key. There is also a small brass lock and key for the internal candle box. The interior is clean, dry, and usable and retains its original candle box. The original steel strap hinges and original brass side carrying handle are in good working condition. The trunk retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The Georgian trunk is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.
International Buyers:
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About the Sell
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-top Blanket Chest (Circa 1820)
