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Fabulous Large Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest Box C.1750
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Fabulous Large Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest Box C.1750

18th century
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Fabulous Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest c.1750 with caddy top, original brass lifting handles, original lock & lockplate & bold, tall bracket feet.

Lid supported when open with wooden stay. Large internal capacity for storage.

This chest has been used by army officers, likely of high social standing, to store their clothing & possessions.

See labels inside lid for Captain Whitmore & Lieutenant Fraulis - Coats & Mackintoshes!

A superb item with provenance in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Width 48 1/2 inches (123cm)

Height 34 1/2 inches (87.5cm)

Depth 24 inches (61cm)

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Travelling Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09654982
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-280 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-cut dovetails on the rear corners: typical mid-to-late 18th-century cabinet work.
Brass butt hinges fixed with hand-cut slotted screws: original Georgian metalwork.
Cast brass side carrying handles: sturdy period fittings for travelling chests.
Wide bottom boards with a natural shrinkage gap: age movement in secondary timber.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1236426
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Fabulous Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest c.
“
1750 with caddy top, original brass lifting handles, original lock & lockplate & bold, tall bracket feet.
Charnwood Antiques

Lid supported when open with wooden stay. Large internal capacity for storage.

fig 1. A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base.
fig 1. Fabulous Large Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest Box C.1750

This chest has been used by army officers, likely of high social standing, to store their clothing & possessions.

See labels inside lid for Captain Whitmore & Lieutenant Fraulis - Coats & Mackintoshes!

A superb item with provenance in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Width 48 1/2 inches (123cm)

Height 34 1/2 inches (87.5cm)

Depth 24 inches (61cm)

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Travelling Chest to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09654982
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-280 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-cut dovetails on the rear corners: typical mid-to-late 18th-century cabinet work.
Brass butt hinges fixed with hand-cut slotted screws: original Georgian metalwork.
Cast brass side carrying handles: sturdy period fittings for travelling chests.
Wide bottom boards with a natural shrinkage gap: age movement in secondary timber.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236426
Charnwood Antiques
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Archive I A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base.

Fabulous Large Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest Box C.1750

Archive II A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View II
Archive III A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View III
Archive IV A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View IV
Archive V A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View V
Archive VI A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View VI
Archive VII A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View VII
Archive VIII A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View VIII
Archive IX A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View IX
Archive X A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View X
Archive XI A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View XI
Archive XII A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View XII
Archive XIII A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View XIII
Archive XIV A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View XIV
Archive XV A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base. View XV
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A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base.
Fabulous Large Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest Box C.1750
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A large Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring a hinged lid, decorative brass keyhole escutcheon, side carrying handles, and a raised bracket-foot base.
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  • ObjectChests & Trunks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass keyhole escutcheon, Side carrying handles, Bracket feet, Hinged lid

This Georgian mahogany military travelling chest originates from around 1750 and serves as a practical storage piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living space. Constructed from timber with a warm brown finish, the chest possesses a hinged caddy top lid, a distinctive brass keyhole escutcheon centred on the front, and original brass lifting handles mounted on the sides. The body rests upon bold, tall bracket feet that elevate the base from the ground. Inside, the compartment provides significant storage capacity for blankets, linens, or personal belongings. Measuring 123 cm in width, 87.5 cm in height, and 61 cm in depth, the item accommodates various interior layouts while maintaining a traditional aesthetic. The exterior shows rich grain patterns throughout the dark wood surfaces, complemented by the polished metal hardware attached to the front and sides.

FAQs

Georgian travelling chests were robust wooden storage units crafted during the 18th century, designed to transport clothing and personal belongings during transit. Often constructed from durable hardwoods like mahogany, these chests frequently featured brass carrying handles and reinforced corners for travel.

18th-century chests were predominantly constructed using solid timbers such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, joined with hand-cut dovetail joints. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass escutcheons, side-lifting handles, and iron hinges.

Authentic Georgian pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, irregular dovetail joinery, and natural oxidisation on iron or brass fittings. Look for original brass escutcheons, original lock mechanisms, and appropriate wear consistent with age around the base and handles.

A Georgian chest serves as a functional anchor in a hallway, living area, or bedroom, acting as secondary storage or a low surface. Pairing dark mahogany with neutral wall tones and minimalist brass decor balances historical character with modern aesthetics.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the wooden chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading.
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