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Antique Zanzibar Chest Made of Rosewood Circa 1890
Beau Nash Bath
for sale €1,147     $1,245
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Antique Zanzibar Chest Made of Rosewood Circa 1890

19th century
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
Description

Beautiful dark rosewood. Some missing brass detail on top of the surface as pictured. All in all, a nice solid piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Antique Zanzibar Chest Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154293
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BN2053
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Description
Beautiful dark rosewood. Some missing brass detail on top of the surface as pictured. All in all, a nice solid piece.
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Antique Zanzibar Chest Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154293
Dealers Internal Ref
BN2053
Beau Nash Bath
Beau Nash Bath
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Fashionable antiques. Personalised service.

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A late 19th-century dark rosewood Zanzibar chest decorated with geometric brass stud patterns and corner brackets.
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Archive I A late 19th-century dark rosewood Zanzibar chest decorated with geometric brass stud patterns and corner brackets.

Antique Zanzibar chest made of rosewood circa 1890

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Beau Nash Bath

Beau Nash Bath
Telephone 07535 137808
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28 - 31 Brock Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2LN
United kingdom
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Beau Nash Bath
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A late 19th-century dark rosewood Zanzibar chest decorated with geometric brass stud patterns and corner brackets.
Antique Zanzibar chest made of rosewood circa 1890
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A late 19th-century dark rosewood Zanzibar chest decorated with geometric brass stud patterns and corner brackets.
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Zanzibar chests originated along the Swahili coast as major trade items throughout the Indian Ocean network during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were primarily crafted using tropical hardwoods and decorated with brass metalwork brought by traders from India and the Arabian Peninsula.

These trunks were constructed using dense hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, or mahogany to withstand maritime transit. The exterior decoration relies heavily on solid brass sheeting, hand-cut brass plates, and brass studding affixed with iron or brass nails.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature dense, heavy hardwood construction, hand-hammered brass studs with slight irregularities, and original brass corner brackets. Signs of age include natural oxidation on the metalwork and hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery.

A Zanzibar chest serves as a functional focal point when placed at the foot of a bed, positioned as a central coffee table in a living room, or used as statement storage in an entryway.

Maintain the hardwood by applying a natural beeswax polish along the grain annually. Clean the brass studs gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can damage the wood surround or strip the historic patina.
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