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C19th Pine Carpenters Tool Chest in Original Condition
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C19th Pine Carpenters Tool Chest in Original Condition

19th century
Sold 23 March 2025 · Beresford Antiques LTD
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Description

This journeyman's chest has its original interior boxes carrying handles and lock The exterior retains its black painted finish and is nicely patinated. No breaks or woodworm The front has initials of GHH

Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Pine Carpenters Tool Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132121
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Description
This journeyman's chest has its original interior boxes carrying handles and lock The exterior retains its black painted finish and is nicely patinated. No breaks or woodworm The front has initials of GHH
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Pine Carpenters Tool Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132121
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

C19th Pine Carpenters Tool Chest in Original Condition

Archive II An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front. View II
Archive III An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front. View III
Archive IV An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front. View IV
Archive V An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front. View V
Archive VI An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front. View VI
Archive VII An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front. View VII
Archive VIII An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front. View VIII
Archive IX An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front. View IX
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Cliffe Road
North Newbald
YO43 4SP
United Kingdom
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Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
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An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front.
C19TH pine carpenters tool chest in original condition
Ref: SA1132121
An antique nineteenth-century dark-painted pine carpenters tool chest featuring top cleats, iron hardware, and red painted initials on the front.
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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndustrial Rustic
  • MaterialPine, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTop mounting cleats, Hand-painted initials, Iron side drop handles, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

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Nineteenth-century carpenters tool chests were robust, utilitarian containers built by or for tradesmen to safely transport and store hand tools. Their design prioritised durability, often featuring reinforced corners, heavy-duty lids, and internal compartments tailored to specific instruments.

These chests were typically constructed from sturdy native timbers such as pine, oak, or elm to withstand heavy daily use. Joinery frequently incorporated dovetail corners and heavy iron strap hinges to ensure structural integrity under the weight of metal tools.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate wear, hand-cut joinery, forged iron hardware, and original surface treatments such as historic paint or dark wax patination. Makers marks, painted initials, and interior till compartments further validate period authenticity.

Such chests function effectively as practical coffee tables, end-of-bed storage units, or entryway focal points in industrial, rustic, or eclectic interiors. Their weathered surface textures and hand-painted lettering introduce historical character and functional storage to contemporary spaces.

Preserve antique pine surfaces by avoiding direct sunlight and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber splitting. Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally nourish unsealed wood with traditional microcrystalline wax.
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