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C19h Hardwood Zanzibar Chest
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C19h Hardwood Zanzibar Chest

19th century
Description

C19th hardwood with profuse decorative brass fittings, floral carving to the front, geometrical carving to sides & back, the rising lid enclosing interior with candle box, raised on plinth base fitted 2 drawers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this Carved Hardwood Zanzibar Chest to the 1890s.

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SA1120509
Description
C19th hardwood with profuse decorative brass fittings, floral carving to the front, geometrical carving to sides & back, the rising lid enclosing interior with candle box, raised on plinth base fitted 2 drawers.
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Carved Hardwood Zanzibar Chest to the 1890s.

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SA1120509
Antiques Decorative
Antiques Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork.

C19h Hardwood Zanzibar Chest

Archive II A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork. View II
Archive III A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork. View VII
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Archive IX A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork. View IX
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A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork.
C19h Hardwood Zanzibar Chest
Ref: SA1120509
A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring intricate foliate wood carving on the front panel alongside decorative pierced brass plating and studwork.
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A Zanzibar chest is a distinctive type of wooden storage trunk traditionally crafted along the Swahili Coast and Indian Ocean trade routes during the 18th and 19th centuries, influenced by Omani, Arab, and Indian design traditions.

These chests are predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as teak or rosewood, combined with decorative brass plating, brass studs, and intricate hand-carved relief panels.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-cut brass mounts, hand-hammered brass studs, heavy cast side handles, and traditional geometric or foliate carvings with evidence of age-appropriate oxidisation and wear.

A Zanzibar chest serves as a striking focal point when placed at the foot of a bed, used as a statement coffee table, or positioned in an entryway to anchor contemporary interior schemes with rich historical texture.

Keep the hardwood nourished by dusting regularly and applying a high-quality beeswax polish, while avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on the decorative brass fittings to preserve their aged patina.
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