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Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest
Elmgarden
for sale €1,755     $1,905
£1,500
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Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest

This is a large heavy and very strong piece, the interior is fitted with compartments to hold the merchants samples and there’s also a secret compartment below these (to hide his money?)

This is a very good quality and strong box it has iron banding for extra strength, it has metal bound corners and iron carrying handles

A wonderful looking piece and interesting storage

The box measures 37’’ wide x 21” deep and stands 24’’ high

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Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Iron Banded Wooden Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1103312
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ZX108
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Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest
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This is a large heavy and very strong piece, the interior is fitted with compartments to hold the merchants samples and there’s also a secret compartment below these (to hide his money?).
Elmgarden
fig 1. A large rectangular wooden merchant chest reinforced with dark iron bands, corner brackets, and a central latch lock.
fig 1. Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest

This is a very good quality and strong box it has iron banding for extra strength, it has metal bound corners and iron carrying handles

A wonderful looking piece and interesting storage

The box measures 37’’ wide x 21” deep and stands 24’’ high

ZX108

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Iron Banded Wooden Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103312
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ZX108
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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Archive I A large rectangular wooden merchant chest reinforced with dark iron bands, corner brackets, and a central latch lock.

Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest

Archive II A large rectangular wooden merchant chest reinforced with dark iron bands, corner brackets, and a central latch lock. View II
Archive III A large rectangular wooden merchant chest reinforced with dark iron bands, corner brackets, and a central latch lock. View III
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Archive X A large rectangular wooden merchant chest reinforced with dark iron bands, corner brackets, and a central latch lock. View X
Archive XI A large rectangular wooden merchant chest reinforced with dark iron bands, corner brackets, and a central latch lock. View XI
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A large rectangular wooden merchant chest reinforced with dark iron bands, corner brackets, and a central latch lock.
Large Fitted Iron Banded Merchants Chest
Ref: SA1103312
A large rectangular wooden merchant chest reinforced with dark iron bands, corner brackets, and a central latch lock.
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FAQs

Iron-banded merchant chests were built as secure storage containers for transporting goods, currency, and textiles along historic trade routes. The combination of heavy timber construction and forged iron reinforcements provided durability and protection against theft during transit.

These chests are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, teak, or pine, joined with dovetail or lap joints. Hand-forged iron bands, corner braces, side handles, and central lock plates are applied to strengthen the wooden frame.

Authentic period chests display irregular, hand-forged ironwork with visible hammer marks and natural oxidisation. The woodwork usually shows irregular wear, hand-cut joinery, and an established patina around areas of frequent contact such as the lid and lock mechanism.

A large wooden merchant chest functions effectively as a central coffee table in a living area or as storage at the foot of a bed. Its rich wood tones and rustic metalwork provide texture and visual anchor points in both traditional and modern spaces.

Clean the timber with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the finish. Ensure the iron fittings remain dry to prevent active rust, applying a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to protect metallic surfaces from humidity.
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