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A 19th Century Indo Portuguese Colonial Chest.
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A 19th Century Indo Portuguese Colonial Chest.

19th century
Sold 16 June 2025 · Youngs Antiques
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Description

A 19th century Indo portuguese colonial Malabar chest, made from solid rosewood, with an abundance of brass pierced fretwork mounts and a heavily carved foliat frontage with original double locks and bronze and iron key. The side have massive brass locking carrying handles with geometric carved panels, which continues from the sides onto the back. The surface of the chest has a lovely rich patina and when you open the lid the interior has a pleasant sweet smell from the rosewood timbers. There are some minor losses to some of the brass work, and the double locks do work, however they don't retract properly, so it would be advised not to lock the chest at present, the locks would need to be assessed by a compitent locksmith.

Overall the chest is in fantastic condition and is a lovely decorative piece.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Indo-portuguese Colonial Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59.5cm (23.43")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1115147
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Description
A 19th century Indo portuguese colonial Malabar chest, made from solid rosewood, with an abundance of brass pierced fretwork mounts and a heavily carved foliat frontage with original double locks and bronze and iron key.
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The side have massive brass locking carrying handles with geometric carved panels, which continues from the sides onto the back.
Youngs Antiques

The surface of the chest has a lovely rich patina and when you open the lid the interior has a pleasant sweet smell from the rosewood timbers. There are some minor losses to some of the brass work, and the double locks do work, however they don't retract properly, so it would be advised not to lock the chest at present, the locks would need to be assessed by a compitent locksmith.

Overall the chest is in fantastic condition and is a lovely decorative piece.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Indo-portuguese Colonial Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
59.5cm (23.43")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1115147
Youngs Antiques
Youngs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017

Specialist in fine art and antiques.

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An antique wooden chest featuring dense hand-carved floral relief panels and intricate brass strapwork across the front and borders.
A 19th century Indo portuguese colonial chest.
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An antique wooden chest featuring dense hand-carved floral relief panels and intricate brass strapwork across the front and borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndo-Portuguese
  • MaterialHardwood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral relief carving, Brass strapwork, Geometric corner mounts
  • SizeH 59.5 cm (23 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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Indo-Portuguese furniture emerged during the 16th to 19th centuries when Portuguese craftsmen collaborated with local Indian artisans, blending European furniture forms with traditional South Asian carving techniques and motifs.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as teak or rosewood, featuring intricate hand-carved relief panels, mortise and tenon joinery, and elaborate brass or metal strapwork reinforcement.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-forged metalwork, genuine patina on the hardwood, and a combination of European structural design with distinct South Asian floral or geometrical motifs.

Position the chest as a statement anchor piece in a living room or hallway, allowing its rich wood tones and brass details to contrast effectively against neutral walls and modern minimalist furniture.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources, dust regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood and protect the metal fixtures without sealing in moisture.
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