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Antique Mahogany & Iron Bound Trunk C.1850
The Old Cinema
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Antique Mahogany & Iron Bound Trunk C.1850

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

A substantial antique travelling chest in mahogany, dating to circa 1850 and reinforced throughout with dark iron strapwork. The rectangular case is constructed from broad timber boards, with vertical and horizontal metal bands securing the sides, front and hinged lid.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
82.5cm (32.48")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Mahogany Iron Bound Trunk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230194
Dealers Internal Reference
49578
Description
A substantial antique travelling chest in mahogany, dating to circa 1850 and reinforced throughout with dark iron strapwork.
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The rectangular case is constructed from broad timber boards, with vertical and horizontal metal bands securing the sides, front and hinged lid.
The Old Cinema
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
82.5cm (32.48")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Mahogany Iron Bound Trunk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230194
Dealers Internal Ref
49578
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Antique Mahogany & Iron Bound Trunk C.1850

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The Old Cinema
Telephone 0208 995 4166
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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The Old Cinema
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A mid-nineteenth-century dark mahogany rectangular chest featuring outer iron binding straps, iron side drop handles, and an iron front latch.
Antique Mahogany & Iron Bound Trunk c.1850
Ref: SA1230194
A mid-nineteenth-century dark mahogany rectangular chest featuring outer iron binding straps, iron side drop handles, and an iron front latch.
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An iron-bound mahogany trunk is a mid-nineteenth-century wooden storage chest reinforced with iron straps and corner brackets for enhanced structural durability during transport.

These pieces were crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or teak, held together with wrought iron bands, heavy drop handles, and metal locking mechanisms.

Authentic period examples display hand-forged iron hardware, original iron clasps, period joinery methods, and age-consistent wear or surface oxidisation on timber and metal elements.

A large wooden trunk functions as a low coffee table in a central seating area or sits at the foot of a bed, providing textured focal interest and concealed storage.

Maintain the piece by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, applying beeswax polish to the timber, and keeping ironwork dry to prevent surface corrosion.
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