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Small Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Travel Trunk, Victorian
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Small Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Travel Trunk, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a small antique Zanzibar chest. An East African travel trunk in solid teak and brass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A petite yet striking example, exhibiting quality craftsmanship and exotic appeal.

Fine East African craftsmanship with solid, three-quarter inch teak stocks

Displays a rich caramel hue and fine grain interest, lightly timeworn with characterful patina

Profusely adorned with brass cappings, corner straps and studwork — bold decorative detailing

Brass drop handles to each end for ease of lifting and carriage

Inset lock to fascia, key absent, with a smooth-operating hinged lid

Interior presents in a pleasingly clean condition, ideal for use or display

Compact form makes it an excellent hallway chest or decorative storage piece

This charming Victorian Zanzibar chest delights with its nautical utility and ornamental allure — a refined accent for interiors embracing world travel or colonial styling. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 55cm (21.75'')

Max Depth: 34cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Interior Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Interior Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Interior Height: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Zanzibar Brass Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147144
Dealers Internal Reference
25431
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Description
This is a small antique Zanzibar chest.
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An East African travel trunk in solid teak and brass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

A petite yet striking example, exhibiting quality craftsmanship and exotic appeal.

fig 1. A small antique teak Zanzibar chest featuring pierced brass overlays, metal studding, side carrying handles, and a hinged lid.
fig 1. Small Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Travel Trunk, Victorian

Fine East African craftsmanship with solid, three-quarter inch teak stocks

Displays a rich caramel hue and fine grain interest, lightly timeworn with characterful patina

Profusely adorned with brass cappings, corner straps and studwork — bold decorative detailing

fig 2. A small antique teak Zanzibar chest featuring pierced brass overlays, metal studding, side carrying handles, and a hinged lid.
fig 2. Small Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Travel Trunk, Victorian

Brass drop handles to each end for ease of lifting and carriage

Inset lock to fascia, key absent, with a smooth-operating hinged lid

Interior presents in a pleasingly clean condition, ideal for use or display

fig 3. A small antique teak Zanzibar chest featuring pierced brass overlays, metal studding, side carrying handles, and a hinged lid.
fig 3. Small Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Travel Trunk, Victorian

Compact form makes it an excellent hallway chest or decorative storage piece

This charming Victorian Zanzibar chest delights with its nautical utility and ornamental allure — a refined accent for interiors embracing world travel or colonial styling. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 55cm (21.75'')

Max Depth: 34cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Interior Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Interior Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Interior Height: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Zanzibar Brass Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147144
Dealers Internal Ref
25431
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A small antique teak Zanzibar chest featuring pierced brass overlays, metal studding, side carrying handles, and a hinged lid.
Small Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Travel Trunk, Victorian
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A small antique teak Zanzibar chest featuring pierced brass overlays, metal studding, side carrying handles, and a hinged lid.
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Originating from the island of Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast, these chests were historically constructed from tropical hardwoods such as teak and decorated with intricate brass or copper sheet overlays and heavy studding, reflecting maritime trade routes between East Africa, Arabia, and India.

Authentic examples typically feature dense teak, camphorwood, or rosewood timber paired with hand-hammered brass, copper, or iron sheet work secured using solid brass studs and tacks.

Authentic pieces display hand-crafted elements such as hand-cut pierced metal lattice work, hand-driven studs, traditional mortise-and-tenon or dovetail joinery, and natural patination across the wood and metalwork.

Position the piece on a console table, sideboard, or deep shelving unit to introduce historic texture and global craftsmanship as a striking focal point within a contemporary scheme.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply clear beeswax polish to the timber surfaces, and avoid abrasive chemical cleaners on the metal overlays to preserve the historical patina.
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