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Antique Naval Trunk

19th century
Sold 15 February 2025 · Deva Antiques
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Description

A late 19th century teak and brass mounted naval chest, Capt T.H Walmsley. R.F.A.

Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Naval Trunk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1078054
Dealers Internal Reference
21292
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Description
A late 19th century teak and brass mounted naval chest, Capt T.H Walmsley. R.F.A.
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Naval Trunk to the Victorian era.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078054
Dealers Internal Ref
21292
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Naval Trunk

Archive II An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. View II
Archive III An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. View III
Archive IV An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. View IV
Archive V An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. View V
Archive VI An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. View VI
Archive VII An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. View VIII
Archive IX An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. View IX
Archive X An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid. View X
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Deva Antiques
Telephone 01252 843538
Location
High Street
Hartley Wintney
Hampshire
RG27 8NY
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2022
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An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid.
Antique naval trunk
Ref: SA1078054
An angled view of a rectangular antique wooden naval trunk featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and faded lettering stencilled on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMaritime
  • MaterialPine, Brass, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Stencilled lettering, Metal studding, Bun feet
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Naval and sea trunks were utilitarian storage containers utilised by sailors, officers, and travellers during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries to transport personal belongings on maritime voyages.

These pieces were typically constructed from durable timbers such as pine, oak, or camphorwood, featuring reinforced brass corners, iron brackets, and robust dovetail joints to withstand harsh conditions at sea.

Authentic pieces often display signs of genuine wear, hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, maker plaques, and sometimes hand-painted owner initials or military inscriptions.

An antique trunk can serve as a functional coffee table in a living room, a blanket box at the foot of a bed, or a statement storage piece in a hallway, adding historical character to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth, applying microcrystalline wax to protect the timber, and avoiding direct sunlight or moisture fluctuations to prevent wood splitting and metal corrosion.
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