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C19h Hardwood Zanzibar Chest
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C19h Hardwood Zanzibar Chest

19th century
Description

C19th hardwood with profuse decorative brass fittings, floral carving to the front, geometrical carving to sides & back, the rising lid enclosing interior with candle box, raised on plinth base fitted 2 drawers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this Antique Hardwood Zanzibar Chest to the 1890s.

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SA1222852
Description
C19th hardwood with profuse decorative brass fittings, floral carving to the front, geometrical carving to sides & back, the rising lid enclosing interior with candle box, raised on plinth base fitted 2 drawers.
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Antique Hardwood Zanzibar Chest to the 1890s.

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SA1222852
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A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers.

C19h Hardwood Zanzibar Chest

Archive II A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers. View II
Archive III A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers. View VIII
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A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers.
C19h Hardwood Zanzibar Chest
Ref: SA1222852
A 19th-century dark hardwood Zanzibar chest featuring relief floral carving, pierced brass plates, brass corner mounts, and three small lower drawers.
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A Zanzibar chest, historically produced along the Swahili Coast and western India, is a heavy wooden storage trunk decorated with pierced brass mounts, brass studs, and detailed wood carving. Used traditionally as dowry chests or maritime trade containers, these pieces reflect the cultural synthesis of Arab, Indian, and East African trade routes during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These chests are typically built from dense tropical hardwoods such as teak, mahogany, or rosewood to withstand maritime transit and resist insect damage. The exterior features decorative pierced brass plating, iron or brass carrying handles, hand-carved relief panels, and lower built-in drawers.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut brass sheeting with hand-punched geometric or floral pierced patterns, irregular hand-forged brass studs, and hand-dovetailed or pegged joinery. Genuine wear around the lock plates, natural patination on the brass mounts, and hand-planed hardwood interiors further indicate age.

An antique Zanzibar chest functions as a focal point in an entryway, living room, or at the foot of a bed. Its dark wood tones and textured brass work pair well with neutral upholstery, modern minimalism, or eclectic interiors, offering both visual structure and practical concealed storage.

To preserve the wood and brass work, keep the chest away from direct heat sources and high humidity fluctuations. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, and apply a high-quality clear beeswax polish to the timber annually, taking care not to polish away the natural patina on the brass mounts.
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