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Padouk Zanzibar Blanket Box
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Padouk Zanzibar Blanket Box

19th century
Description

A striking Padouk Zanzibar blanket box with bold studwork to the lid and front, contrasted by brass mounts, hinges and a central lock plate. The interior is clean and spacious, retaining its original candle box. With its rich patina and crisp decoration, it’s a robust and characterful example of Zanzibar workmanship — both practical and highly decorative.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Padouk Zanzibar Blanket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235218
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4296
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Description
A striking Padouk Zanzibar blanket box with bold studwork to the lid and front, contrasted by brass mounts, hinges and a central lock plate. The interior is clean and spacious, retaining its original candle box.
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With its rich patina and crisp decoration, it’s a robust and characterful example of Zanzibar workmanship — both practical and highly decorative.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Padouk Zanzibar Blanket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235218
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4296
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A solid padouk wood rectangular blanket box featuring intricate geometric brass stud patterns and metal strap reinforcements.

Padouk Zanzibar Blanket Box

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 590
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A solid padouk wood rectangular blanket box featuring intricate geometric brass stud patterns and metal strap reinforcements.
Padouk Zanzibar Blanket Box
Ref: SA1235218
A solid padouk wood rectangular blanket box featuring intricate geometric brass stud patterns and metal strap reinforcements.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBlanket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian Colonial
  • MaterialPadouk, Brass, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass studwork, Corner strap brackets, Side carrying handles
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 46.5 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Originating from maritime trade routes connecting Arabia, India, and East Africa, a Zanzibar box is a solid hardwood storage chest decorated with elaborate brass studding and metal reinforcement straps.

These chests are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as padouk or teak, held together with dovetail joinery, heavy iron hinges, and hand-hammered brass decorative studs.

Authentic examples demonstrate hand-cut joinery, thick iron or brass strapping, decorative studding with minor variations from hand crafting, and natural surface oxidisation near the metalwork.

A studded coffer can be positioned at the foot of a bed, used as a focal coffee table in a living room, or set in a hallway to provide grounded texture alongside modern soft furnishings.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically, taking care to avoid wax accumulation around the raised brass studs.
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