Large Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Storage Trunk, Victorian

Name: Large Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Storage Trunk, Victorian
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1145496
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is a large antique Zanzibar chest. An East African, teak and brass storage trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Wonderfully appointed and of country house scale, this trunk delights with its profuse brass embellishment and richly toned timber.

Substantial Zanzibar chest with impressive early Victorian character

East African teak stocks display fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Lavishly adorned with domed brass studs and strapping across lid and fascia

Generously sized interior opens wide on strap hinges, featuring a fitted candle box

Brass clasp with pierced detail and through keyhole — lock and key absent

Dressed to each end with brass drop carry handles, aiding repositioning

Raised upon a flat base for stable, floor-standing display

Flat top adds lounge usage as a distinctive coffee table

Offering a commanding presence and evocative colonial charm, this large antique Zanzibar chest is ideal as a statement storage piece in a hallway, study or at the foot of the bed. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 131.5cm (51.75'')

Max Depth: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Height: 52cm (20.5'')

Candle Box Width: 13cm (5'')

Candle Box Depth: 50cm (19.75'')

Candle Box Height: 15cm (6'')

Interior Width: 105cm (41.25'')

Interior Depth: 50cm (19.75'')

Interior Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Physical Dimensions

Height

52cm (20.47")

Width

131.5cm (51.77")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1145496

Dealers Internal Reference

25392

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a large antique Zanzibar chest. An East African, teak and brass storage trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Wonderfully appointed and of country house scale, this trunk delights with its profuse brass embellishment and richly toned timber.

London Fine Antiques

fig 1. Large Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Storage Trunk, Victorian

Substantial Zanzibar chest with impressive early Victorian character

East African teak stocks display fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Lavishly adorned with domed brass studs and strapping across lid and fascia

fig 2. Large Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Storage Trunk, Victorian

Generously sized interior opens wide on strap hinges, featuring a fitted candle box

Brass clasp with pierced detail and through keyhole — lock and key absent

Dressed to each end with brass drop carry handles, aiding repositioning

fig 3. Large Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Storage Trunk, Victorian

Raised upon a flat base for stable, floor-standing display

Flat top adds lounge usage as a distinctive coffee table

Offering a commanding presence and evocative colonial charm, this large antique Zanzibar chest is ideal as a statement storage piece in a hallway, study or at the foot of the bed. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.