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19th Century Anglo-indian Trunk
Anthony Short Antiques
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19th Century Anglo-indian Trunk

19th century
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A superb-looking late 19th-century Anglo-Indian trunk with original ribbed iron fittings, brass-bound with decorative mounts, and carrying handles. Traditionally used as patio storage in Indian havelis, it could be used as a stunning decorative coffee table or side table. The early timbers have a rich color and patination. This trunk has become a rarity as there are very few left that can still be sourced. A bold and decorative statement for a variety of interiors.

Height 56cm (22.0in)

Width 80cm (31.5in)

Depth 49cm (19.3in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Antique Anglo Indian Trunk to the 19th Century.

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SA1084678
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1085
Description
A superb-looking late 19th-century Anglo-Indian trunk with original ribbed iron fittings, brass-bound with decorative mounts, and carrying handles.
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Traditionally used as patio storage in Indian havelis, it could be used as a stunning decorative coffee table or side table.
Anthony Short Antiques

The early timbers have a rich color and patination. This trunk has become a rarity as there are very few left that can still be sourced. A bold and decorative statement for a variety of interiors.

Height 56cm (22.0in)

Width 80cm (31.5in)

Depth 49cm (19.3in)

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Antique Anglo Indian Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084678
Dealers Internal Ref
1085
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina.

19TH CENTURY ANGLO-INDIAN TRUNK

Archive II A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina. View X
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
Location
Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/anthonyshort
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Anthony Short Antiques
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A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian teak storage trunk featuring heavy iron banding, iron side carrying handles, and an aged timber patina.
19TH CENTURY ANGLO-INDIAN TRUNK
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Anglo-Indian furniture developed during British rule in India, combining traditional European furniture forms with local craftsmanship, techniques, and materials. Pieces typically feature native hardwoods such as teak or rosewood, sturdy joinery, and functional iron or brass fittings designed for durability during transport.

These trunks were primarily constructed from dense, water-resistant hardwoods like teak, which withstood tropical climates and pests. Structural integrity was reinforced using hand-forged iron straps, corner brackets, and heavy iron drop-side carrying handles.

Authentic period trunks show signs of hand-forged ironwork with slight irregularities, hand-cut dovetail joints or mortise-and-tenon construction, and genuine oxidisation on the metal straps. Look for authentic surface wear, patination on the timber, and original lock mechanisms or escutcheons.

An iron-bound teak trunk functions well as an occasional coffee table in a living area, at the foot of a bed for linens, or as an accent entry piece. The rich timber tones and dark metalwork ground contemporary schemes by adding textural contrast and history.

Keep the wood nourished by applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year, wiping in the direction of the grain. To preserve the metalwork, clean gently with a dry microfibre cloth and apply micro-crystalline wax to protect against corrosion, avoiding high humidity and direct warmth sources.
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