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Antique Storage Trunk
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Simon Charles Antiques

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Antique Storage Trunk

1900 - 1920
Description

Spanish Era Chest with hand forged iron decoration and handles

Width 76cm Depth 37cm Height 41cm

For 35 years, I have specialised in selling and restoring Antique French Bedroom furniture. Each piece is meticulously revived to enhance both modern and classic spaces. All of my carefully selected goods are purchased with love and care, ensuring the highest quality for customers. Nestled in the serene French countryside, all items are stored in our charming residence before being transported to my small rural storage unit in Gloucestershire (5 minutes from M5 Junction.9 ). I am happy to offer assistance in arranging transport or provide options for easy collection. For delivery prices, please feel free to reach out to me, and we'll be happy to provide you with more information.

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Simon Charles Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Bound Chest to the Edwardian era.

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SA1084013
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OT0529
Dealers Notes

For delivery prices, please feel free to reach out to me, and we''ll be happy to provide you with more information.

Description
Spanish Era Chest with hand forged iron decoration and handles

Width 76cm Depth 37cm Height 41cm

For 35 years, I have specialised in selling and restoring Antique French Bedroom furniture. Each piece is meticulously revived to enhance both modern and classic spaces.

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All of my carefully selected goods are purchased with love and care, ensuring the highest quality for customers.
Simon Charles Antiques

Nestled in the serene French countryside, all items are stored in our charming residence before being transported to my small rural storage unit in Gloucestershire (5 minutes from M5 Junction.9 ). I am happy to offer assistance in arranging transport or provide options for easy collection. For delivery prices, please feel free to reach out to me, and we'll be happy to provide you with more information.

Date of Manufacture

Simon Charles Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Bound Chest to the Edwardian era.

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SA1084013
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OT0529
Simon Charles Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2024
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An antique wooden storage chest featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central shaped iron escutcheon plate.
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Archive I An antique wooden storage chest featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central shaped iron escutcheon plate.

Antique Storage Trunk

Archive II An antique wooden storage chest featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central shaped iron escutcheon plate. View II
Archive III An antique wooden storage chest featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central shaped iron escutcheon plate. View III
Archive IV An antique wooden storage chest featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central shaped iron escutcheon plate. View IV
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Archive VII An antique wooden storage chest featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central shaped iron escutcheon plate. View VII
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Simon Charles Antiques
Telephone 07850 472102
Location
79 Roman Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/simoncharles
Verified Since Apr 2024
Items For Sale 40
Items Sold 64
Simon Charles Antiques
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Location: 79 Roman Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8AB, United Kingdom
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An antique wooden storage chest featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central shaped iron escutcheon plate.
Antique Storage Trunk
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An antique wooden storage chest featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central shaped iron escutcheon plate.
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  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRustic Country
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsIron corner brackets, Shaped iron escutcheon, Hinged lid, Plank construction

This Edwardian Spanish era antique storage trunk in rustic country style provides practical storage for the home. Constructed from warm brown oak with visible wood grain, the piece features a hinged lid and solid plank construction with handcrafted dark iron corner brackets, a central shaped iron escutcheon plate with a keyhole, and small bracket feet. The timber exhibits surface wear, scratches, and colour variation consistent with age. Measuring 76 cm in width, 37 cm in depth, and 41 cm in height, the chest fits neatly into a living room, hallway, or bedroom. The piece serves as an accent table or blanket box in traditional and rustic farmhouse interiors, offering surface display space alongside enclosed storage for household items.

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An iron-bound storage chest or coffer is a utilitarian wooden container reinforced with metal straps, corner braces, and heavy lock plates to protect contents during transit or domestic storage.

These trunks were typically built from durable timbers such as oak, pine, or elm, held together with hand-forged iron hardware crafted by local blacksmiths.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-forged ironwork, irregular nail heads, hand-cut joinery such as dovetails or mortise-and-tenon joints, and natural oxidisation around metal fittings.

A wooden coffer serves effectively as a low coffee table in a lounge, extra linen storage at the foot of a bed, or a functional decorative storage bench in a hallway.

Apply a natural beeswax polish to the timber along the grain to maintain hydration, and keep the piece in a stable environment to prevent metal oxidation and wood movement.
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