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Antique Celebration Chest, Indian, Teak, Brass, Trunk, Victorian, C.1900
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Antique Celebration Chest, Indian, Teak, Brass, Trunk, Victorian, C.1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique celebration chest. An Indian, teak and brass trunk, ideal as an occasional coffee table, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Handsome Anglo-Indian trunk with fine craftsmanship and striking colour

Quality teak stocks display rich russet hues and fine grain interest

Robust lid and fascia accentuated with decorative brass strapping throughout

Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon to fascia — key absent

Lid opens smoothly to reveal a superbly appointed interior

Fitted with multiple compartments and removable trays, ideal for versatile storage

Lid interior features an additional gallery section for smaller keepsakes

Fascia hosts a deeply carved fruiting vine frieze, adding ornate detail

Dressed to the sides with brass drop handles for ease of movement

Raised upon a quartet of short bracket feet, lending balance and elevation

Gently time-worn patina throughout, adding to its appealing Victorian character

A highly appealing example of late Victorian Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, this antique teak celebration chest would make a distinctive coffee table or storage trunk, ideal for the refined home. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 73.5cm (29'')

Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Max Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
73.5cm (28.94")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Indian Teak Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157047
Dealers Internal Reference
25536
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This is an antique celebration chest.
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An Indian, teak and brass trunk, ideal as an occasional coffee table, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Handsome Anglo-Indian trunk with fine craftsmanship and striking colour

fig 1. An open antique carved teak celebration chest featuring detailed relief carvings on the front, decorative brass corner mounts, and a complex multi-compartment interior.
fig 1. Antique Celebration Chest, Indian, Teak, Brass, Trunk, Victorian, C.1900

Quality teak stocks display rich russet hues and fine grain interest

Robust lid and fascia accentuated with decorative brass strapping throughout

Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon to fascia — key absent

fig 2. An open antique carved teak celebration chest featuring detailed relief carvings on the front, decorative brass corner mounts, and a complex multi-compartment interior.
fig 2. Antique Celebration Chest, Indian, Teak, Brass, Trunk, Victorian, C.1900

Lid opens smoothly to reveal a superbly appointed interior

Fitted with multiple compartments and removable trays, ideal for versatile storage

Lid interior features an additional gallery section for smaller keepsakes

fig 3. An open antique carved teak celebration chest featuring detailed relief carvings on the front, decorative brass corner mounts, and a complex multi-compartment interior.
fig 3. Antique Celebration Chest, Indian, Teak, Brass, Trunk, Victorian, C.1900

Fascia hosts a deeply carved fruiting vine frieze, adding ornate detail

Dressed to the sides with brass drop handles for ease of movement

Raised upon a quartet of short bracket feet, lending balance and elevation

fig 4. An open antique carved teak celebration chest featuring detailed relief carvings on the front, decorative brass corner mounts, and a complex multi-compartment interior.
fig 4. Antique Celebration Chest, Indian, Teak, Brass, Trunk, Victorian, C.1900

Gently time-worn patina throughout, adding to its appealing Victorian character

A highly appealing example of late Victorian Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, this antique teak celebration chest would make a distinctive coffee table or storage trunk, ideal for the refined home. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 73.5cm (29'')

Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Max Height: 45cm (17.75'')

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
73.5cm (28.94")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Indian Teak Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157047
Dealers Internal Ref
25536
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An open antique carved teak celebration chest featuring detailed relief carvings on the front, decorative brass corner mounts, and a complex multi-compartment interior.

Antique Celebration Chest, Indian, Teak, Brass, Trunk, Victorian, C.1900

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Archive VI An open antique carved teak celebration chest featuring detailed relief carvings on the front, decorative brass corner mounts, and a complex multi-compartment interior. View VI
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An open antique carved teak celebration chest featuring detailed relief carvings on the front, decorative brass corner mounts, and a complex multi-compartment interior.
Antique Celebration Chest, Indian, Teak, Brass, Trunk, Victorian, C.1900
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An open antique carved teak celebration chest featuring detailed relief carvings on the front, decorative brass corner mounts, and a complex multi-compartment interior.
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An Indian celebration chest, often associated with dowry or wedding traditions, is a carved wooden coffer designed to store textiles, valuables, and ceremonial gifts. Typically produced during the 19th and early 20th centuries, these trunks often feature indigenous hardwood construction with brass strapwork and complex internal divisions.

These chests are predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods such as teak or rosewood, chosen for their durability and resistance to pests. Secondary materials include cast or sheet brass for corner reinforcements, latches, and decorative escutcheons, alongside hand-forged iron handles or hinges.

Authentic period examples exhibit deep hand-carved relief decoration, traditional joinery methods such as dovetailing or pegged joints, and natural age-related oxidisation on the timber and brass fittings. Original interiors frequently contain removable trays, lidded till boxes, or vertical slots designed for specific domestic items.

A carved teak chest serves as a functional focal point when positioned at the foot of a bed, utilised as a low coffee table in a living space, or placed in an entryway for discrete storage. Its deep timber tones and textured carvings contrast effectively with modern neutral upholstery and minimalist decor.

Preservation requires regular dusting of the relief carving with a soft-bristled brush to prevent buildup in recessed details. The wood benefit from periodic applications of clear beeswax polish to protect the grain, while hardware should be left unpolished to retain its natural historic patina.
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