Exceptional Antique Zanzibar Chest

Name: Exceptional Antique Zanzibar Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1133058
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is an exceptional brass studded solid teak Zanzibar chest from the late 19th century beautifully decorated and embellished with engraved and chased brass panels. The reeded hinged lid has attractive studded detail and a large engraved and pierced brass clasp, the base with three small drawers and brass solid backplate handles to the sides.

The heavy chest is a most impressive example of a Surat style ‘Zanzibar’ chest. These chests were actually made in Surat in Gujarat by Parsees and used as trade chests on ships for transporting spices like turmeric, saffron, pepper and cinnamon as well as fabrics and precious stones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar and Bombay which is why these chests were often found across much of the Arab Gulf.

The chest is a substantial size at 128 cms wide 56 cms high by 53 deep.

UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £60 plus vat to most areas.

Physical Dimensions

Height

56cm (22.05")

Width

128cm (50.39")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1133058

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

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Description

This is an exceptional brass studded solid teak Zanzibar chest from the late 19th century beautifully decorated and embellished with engraved and chased brass panels.

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The reeded hinged lid has attractive studded detail and a large engraved and pierced brass clasp, the base with three small drawers and brass solid backplate handles to the sides.

Rams Head Antiques

fig 1. Exceptional Antique Zanzibar Chest

The heavy chest is a most impressive example of a Surat style ‘Zanzibar’ chest. These chests were actually made in Surat in Gujarat by Parsees and used as trade chests on ships for transporting spices like turmeric, saffron, pepper and cinnamon as well as fabrics and precious stones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar and Bombay which is why these chests were often found across much of the Arab Gulf.

The chest is a substantial size at 128 cms wide 56 cms high by 53 deep.

UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £60 plus vat to most areas.