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Antique Colonial Hardwood Merchants Chest
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Antique Colonial Hardwood Merchants Chest

19th century
Sold 10 June 2025 · Hingstons of Wilton
This “Antique Colonial Hardwood Merchants Chest” found a buyer.

It was listed by Hingstons of Wilton. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

Colonial hardwood merchants chest

This Antique Colonial merchant chest was first crafted in the first half of the 19thc. using teak.

This chest was originally made for a merchant, to be used as a secure chest for transporting valuables, on the arduous journeys around India.

These chests make superb coffee tables as well as conversation pieces. It can’t fail to spark your imagination about the stories this could tell of its perilous travels either by cart, wagon, elephant, or sailing ship.

The top is boarded, joined by blacksmith made iron protection straps of the very interesting and appealing criss-cross strapping design. The lid opens on hinges to reveal an open storage area.

The exterior has the blacksmith made long iron strap corners.

This lovely trunk is finished all the way around and so can be used away from the wall. These are especially good as interesting coffee tables, making a conservation piece.

Imagine the pleasure you will have with ownership of this piece of history, and the conversations you can have as you all wonder at the tales it would give.

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man's lawful prey.”

? John Ruskin

Measurements are as accurate as possible

74cms wide 29ins

48cms deep 19ins

53cms high 21ins

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Victorian mahogany duet music stand is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Victorian mahogany duet music stand carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Antique Hardwood Merchant Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1146153
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Colonial hardwood merchants chest

This Antique Colonial merchant chest was first crafted in the first half of the 19thc. using teak.

“
This chest was originally made for a merchant, to be used as a secure chest for transporting valuables, on the arduous journeys around India.
Hingstons of Wilton
fig 1. An antique dark hardwood merchant chest featuring geometric iron strapwork and a central latch.
fig 1. Antique Colonial Hardwood Merchants Chest

These chests make superb coffee tables as well as conversation pieces. It can’t fail to spark your imagination about the stories this could tell of its perilous travels either by cart, wagon, elephant, or sailing ship.

fig 2. An antique dark hardwood merchant chest featuring geometric iron strapwork and a central latch.
fig 2. Antique Colonial Hardwood Merchants Chest

The top is boarded, joined by blacksmith made iron protection straps of the very interesting and appealing criss-cross strapping design. The lid opens on hinges to reveal an open storage area.

The exterior has the blacksmith made long iron strap corners.

fig 3. An antique dark hardwood merchant chest featuring geometric iron strapwork and a central latch.
fig 3. Antique Colonial Hardwood Merchants Chest

This lovely trunk is finished all the way around and so can be used away from the wall. These are especially good as interesting coffee tables, making a conservation piece.

Imagine the pleasure you will have with ownership of this piece of history, and the conversations you can have as you all wonder at the tales it would give.

fig 4. An antique dark hardwood merchant chest featuring geometric iron strapwork and a central latch.
fig 4. Antique Colonial Hardwood Merchants Chest

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man's lawful prey.”

? John Ruskin

Measurements are as accurate as possible

fig 5. An antique dark hardwood merchant chest featuring geometric iron strapwork and a central latch.
fig 5. Antique Colonial Hardwood Merchants Chest

74cms wide 29ins

48cms deep 19ins

53cms high 21ins

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 6. An antique dark hardwood merchant chest featuring geometric iron strapwork and a central latch.
fig 6. Antique Colonial Hardwood Merchants Chest

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Victorian mahogany duet music stand is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Victorian mahogany duet music stand carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Antique Hardwood Merchant Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146153
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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Antique Colonial Hardwood Merchants Chest

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Location
The Old Bell House
2 Shaftesbury Road
Wilton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
England
SP2 0DR
United Kingdom
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 101
Items Sold 1,904
Hingstons of Wilton
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: The Old Bell House, 2 Shaftesbury Road, Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, SP2 0DR, United Kingdom
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An antique dark hardwood merchant chest featuring geometric iron strapwork and a central latch.
Antique Colonial hardwood merchants chest
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An antique dark hardwood merchant chest featuring geometric iron strapwork and a central latch.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleColonial
  • MaterialHardwood, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric iron strapwork, Hand-forged hardware, Hinged lid, Recessed side brackets
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

Merchant chests were traditionally crafted during the colonial era for international traders to safely transport goods, textiles, and valuables across maritime trade routes.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like teak, camphor, or rosewood, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy iron strapping, and robust brass or iron hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining the wood patina, hand-forged metalwork, tool marks indicating manual construction, and period-appropriate joinery rather than modern machine-cut fasteners.

A hardwood chest functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room, an end-of-bed storage solution, or an accent piece in a hallway, adding warmth and texture to contemporary spaces.

Preserve antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the surface without building up residue.
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