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An Unusual Mid 19th Century Teak Naval Trunk Circa 1850
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An Unusual Mid 19th Century Teak Naval Trunk Circa 1850

19th century
Sold 29 November 2025 · Macintosh Antiques
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Description

An unusual mid 19th century teak naval trunk circa 1850 with the original Rope handles entwined with remains of a flag to the side and brass banded to the corners and sides.

Provenance: A Plymouth estate

Size: 40.5 inches wide, 18 inches deep, 19 inches tall

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Antique Teak Naval Trunk to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1173255
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4278
Description
An unusual mid 19th century teak naval trunk circa 1850 with the original Rope handles entwined with remains of a flag to the side and brass banded to the corners and sides.

Provenance: A Plymouth estate

Size: 40.5 inches wide, 18 inches deep, 19 inches tall

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Antique Teak Naval Trunk to the 1850s.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1173255
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4278
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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Archive I A rectangular mid-19th century teak naval trunk featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central keyhole. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Unusual Mid 19th Century Teak Naval Trunk Circa 1850

Archive II A rectangular mid-19th century teak naval trunk featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central keyhole. View II
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
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Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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A rectangular mid-19th century teak naval trunk featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central keyhole.
An unusual mid 19th century teak naval trunk circa 1850
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A rectangular mid-19th century teak naval trunk featuring dark metal corner brackets and a central keyhole.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialTeak, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMetal corner brackets, Central keyhole escutcheon, Overhanging lid
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Naval trunks and sea chests were utilised by officers and sailors during the 19th century to store personal belongings and navigational equipment aboard ships during long voyages.

These pieces were typically constructed from durable, moisture-resistant timbers such as teak or mahogany, and reinforced with brass or iron corners and strapping to withstand harsh marine environments.

Authentic period pieces often feature dovetail joinery, hand-forged iron or brass hardware, rope carrying handles, and signs of genuine wear and oxidisation consistent with maritime use.

A sea chest functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room or as a storage blanket box at the foot of a bed, adding textural contrast and historical depth to modern schemes.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood surface.
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