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Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-top Blanket Chest (Circa 1820)
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Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-top Blanket Chest (Circa 1820)

19th century
Sold 14 February 2025 · Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Description

Summary:

• Item: Georgian Elm Trunk

• Circa: 1820

• Provenance: England, UK

• Period: Georgian

• Wood: Solid elm

• Width: 84.3cm / 33¼” / 2ft 9¼”

• Single-plank top (sign of quality)

• 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

• Good original condition

• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns

This is a charming rustic antique English Georgian elm trunk, which retains its original lock and steel handles, boasting a lovely mellow colour, with ample storage space inside, circa 1820, in good original condition. The Georgian chest 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. Retaining the original steel carrying handles and key escutcheon, the elm chest also retains the original working steel lock (with key) and 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 and there is a brass chain to support the lid whilst open. The back and sides of the trunk retains its original panels. The Georgian elm trunk has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand in our workshop, to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination are of an excellent standard.

Condition Report:

This is a charming rustic antique English Georgian elm trunk, which retains its original lock and steel handles, boasting a lovely mellow colour, with ample storage space inside, circa 1820, in good 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. Please note, it was common for nearly all elm furniture of this age to have signs of historical woodworm, as this was a susceptible timber. The Georgian elm trunk has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand, in our workshop, to a professional standard. The Georgian elm trunk lid retains its original working steel lock and key. The interior is clean, dry, and usable and retains its original candle box. The original steel strap hinges and original steel side carrying handle are in good working condition. The trunk retains its original lid, 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:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

Ref 106985

Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Georgian Elm Blanket Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
84.3cm (33.19")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1085626
Dealers Internal Reference
106985
Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description
Summary:

• Item: Georgian Elm Trunk

• Circa: 1820

• Provenance: England, UK

• Period: Georgian

• Wood: Solid elm

• Width: 84.3cm / 33¼” / 2ft 9¼”

• Single-plank top (sign of quality)

• Brass carrying handles

• Original steel strap hinges

fig 1. An antique Georgian elm flat-top blanket chest featuring a rich brown wood grain, brass escutcheon, and metal drop handles.
fig 1. Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-top Blanket Chest (Circa 1820)

• 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

fig 2. An antique Georgian elm flat-top blanket chest featuring a rich brown wood grain, brass escutcheon, and metal drop handles.
fig 2. Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-top Blanket Chest (Circa 1820)

• Provincial / rustic design

• Good original condition

• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns

This is a charming rustic antique English Georgian elm trunk, which retains its original lock and steel handles, boasting a lovely mellow colour, with ample storage space inside, circa 1820, in good original condition.

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The Georgian chest has been constructed with a single-plank flat top (a sign of quality), with a cleated moulding, above single plank sides, front and back.
Yolanda Gray Antiques

The elm timbers display a stunning grain configuration and colour. Retaining the original steel carrying handles and key escutcheon, the elm chest also retains the original working steel lock (with key) and 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 and there is a brass chain to support the lid whilst open. The back and sides of the trunk retains its original panels. The Georgian elm trunk has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand in our workshop, to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination are of an excellent standard.

fig 3. An antique Georgian elm flat-top blanket chest featuring a rich brown wood grain, brass escutcheon, and metal drop handles.
fig 3. Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-top Blanket Chest (Circa 1820)

Condition Report:

This is a charming rustic antique English Georgian elm trunk, which retains its original lock and steel handles, boasting a lovely mellow colour, with ample storage space inside, circa 1820, in good 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. Please note, it was common for nearly all elm furniture of this age to have signs of historical woodworm, as this was a susceptible timber. The Georgian elm trunk has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand, in our workshop, to a professional standard. The Georgian elm trunk lid retains its original working steel lock and key. The interior is clean, dry, and usable and retains its original candle box. The original steel strap hinges and original steel side carrying handle are in good working condition. The trunk retains its original lid, sides and back. The Georgian trunk is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use.

fig 4. An antique Georgian elm flat-top blanket chest featuring a rich brown wood grain, brass escutcheon, and metal drop handles.
fig 4. Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-top Blanket Chest (Circa 1820)

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.

fig 5. An antique Georgian elm flat-top blanket chest featuring a rich brown wood grain, brass escutcheon, and metal drop handles.
fig 5. Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-top Blanket Chest (Circa 1820)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

fig 6. An antique Georgian elm flat-top blanket chest featuring a rich brown wood grain, brass escutcheon, and metal drop handles.
fig 6. Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-top Blanket Chest (Circa 1820)

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

Ref 106985

Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Georgian Elm Blanket Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
84.3cm (33.19")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1085626
Dealers Internal Ref
106985
Yolanda Gray Antiques
Yolanda Gray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Location
Unit 4
Organsdale Farm
Kelsall
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/yg
Verified Since Aug 2010
Items For Sale 110
Items Sold 2,094
Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Location: Unit 4, Organsdale Farm, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0SR, United Kingdom
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An antique Georgian elm flat-top blanket chest featuring a rich brown wood grain, brass escutcheon, and metal drop handles.
Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-Top Blanket Chest (Circa 1820)
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An antique Georgian elm flat-top blanket chest featuring a rich brown wood grain, brass escutcheon, and metal drop handles.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialElm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlat top lid, Brass escutcheon, Side drop handles, Plinth base
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 84.3 cm (33 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

A Georgian blanket chest is a traditional storage box produced during the Georgian period, spanning from 1714 to 1830, primarily used for storing textiles, linens, and garments.

These chests were typically constructed from native timbers such as elm, oak, or pine, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged framing, and forged iron or brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate tool marks, hand- forged hardware, traditional joinery techniques like dovetailing, and natural timber ageing and patination.

An antique chest can be utilised as an anchor piece at the foot of a bed, beneath a window as a window seat, or as a coffee table to add texture and historical contrast to modern rooms.

Preserve antique elm by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, maintaining stable humidity levels, and occasionally feeding the wood with high-quality beeswax.
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