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19thc Walnut Chest
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19thc Walnut Chest

19th century
Sold 13 November 2025 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
This “19thc Walnut Chest” found a buyer.

It was listed by Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

19thc Walnut Chest

With brass bound corners

And brass stud decorations.

Twin locks & escutcheons

And steel carrying handles

43” w x 23” h x 20” d

109cm x 59cm x 51cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Walnut Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1132184
Dealers Internal Reference
6261
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
19thc Walnut Chest

With brass bound corners

And brass stud decorations.

Twin locks & escutcheons

And steel carrying handles

43” w x 23” h x 20” d

109cm x 59cm x 51cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Walnut Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1132184
Dealers Internal Ref
6261
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19thc Walnut Chest

Archive II A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. View IX
Archive X A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background. View X
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Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
Verified
Mar 2010
For Sale
164
Sold
2,030
A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background.
19thc Walnut Chest
Ref: SA1132184
A rectangular 19th-century walnut chest featuring brass stud detailing, metal escutcheons, and side carrying handles against a neutral background.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass stud trim, Metal escutcheons, Side carrying handles, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

Blanket chests and coffers have centuries-old traditions as utilitarian storage vessels for textiles, linens, and valuables, evolving through the 19th century with refined joinery and regional stylistic variations.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, utilizing hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged framing, and forged iron or brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber grain, tool marks, hand-forged hinges, secondary woods on the interior, and natural patination indicative of age and historical use.

An antique chest functions effectively as a focal point at the foot of a bed, beneath a window, or as a living room coffee table, providing functional storage while adding historical texture.

Maintain wood furniture in stable ambient humidity away from direct heat sources, avoiding synthetic polishes in favour of microcrystalline wax to nourish the historical finish.
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