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Zinibar Chest. Mid Victorian.
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Zinibar Chest. Mid Victorian.

19th century
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
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A Zinibar dowry chest. Mid Victorian.

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

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A Zinibar dowry chest. Mid Victorian.
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Cavers Antiques has dated this Antique Zanzibar Brass Chest to the Victorian era.

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A mid-Victorian wooden Zanzibar chest decorated with intricate brass studs, geometric brass sheeting, and three base drawers.
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Archive I A mid-Victorian wooden Zanzibar chest decorated with intricate brass studs, geometric brass sheeting, and three base drawers.

Zinibar Chest. Mid Victorian.

Archive II A mid-Victorian wooden Zanzibar chest decorated with intricate brass studs, geometric brass sheeting, and three base drawers. View II
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A mid-Victorian wooden Zanzibar chest decorated with intricate brass studs, geometric brass sheeting, and three base drawers.
Zinibar chest. Mid Victorian.
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A mid-Victorian wooden Zanzibar chest decorated with intricate brass studs, geometric brass sheeting, and three base drawers.
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  • ObjectTrunks and Coffers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMid-Victorian / Anglo-Indian Colonial
  • MaterialTeak, Brass, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsBrass studding, Pierced brass sheeting, Base drawers, Geometric medallion patterns

This mid-Victorian Zanzibar dowry chest exemplifies Anglo-Indian colonial style within a gentleman's library setting. The rectangular trunk is constructed from dark brown teak, enhanced by extensive brass studding, pierced brass sheeting, and geometric medallion patterns across the front, lid, and base. Three small drawers run along the bottom edge, fitted with simple metal drop handles, while a central decorative iron latch secures the front panel. Additional visible details include elaborate border inlays, corner reinforcements, raised dome studs on the lid, and panelled sides displaying meticulous metalwork craftsmanship. Practical applications for this piece include placing it at the foot of a bed, beneath a window, or as a coffee table substitute in a living room, providing concealed storage for blankets, cushions, or household items. Measuring 95 cm in width, it fits easily into traditional or eclectic interior schemes as a functional statement storage unit. The timber exhibits natural aged surface variations and authentic patina consistent with its mid-nineteenth-century origins.

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Zanzibar chests originated along the Swahili coast and Indian Ocean trade routes during the 18th and 19th centuries. Crafted predominantly in East Africa and India, these coffers were used by merchants and wealthy households to store textiles, spices, and valuables during maritime voyages.

These chests are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as teak or rosewood, capable of withstanding maritime conditions. The exterior is decorated with hand-cut pierced brass sheeting, brass studs, cast iron latch plates, and often features integrated small drawers at the base.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-driven brass studs with slight irregularities, hand-cut brass foil fretwork, heavy iron side handles, and original lockplates. Wear around the base, natural oxidisation on the brass work, and hand-joined timber interiors indicate period origin.

A Zanzibar chest serves effectively as a central coffee table, a statement piece at the foot of a bed, or a functional storage coffer in a hallway. Its rich wood tones and textured metalwork contrast well against neutral, minimalist, or eclectic interiors.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once a year to nourish the wood. Avoid abrasive metal polishes on the brass overlays, as removing the natural dark patina reduces historic value and can damage surrounding woodwork.
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