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Antique Carriage Chest, English, Pine, Country House Storage Trunk, Victorian
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Antique Carriage Chest, English, Pine, Country House Storage Trunk, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique carriage chest. An English, pine country house storage trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Delightful old English country craftsmanship, with appealing finish

Presents a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select pine stocks show fine grain interest across the fascia

Warm biscuit hues accentuate the visual appeal

Lid held securely with an inset lock — in working order, key present

Opening wide, and resting upon a support bracket to the reverse

Sliding shelf to the clean interior, removable as necessary

Dressed with a cast iron drop handles for ease of placement

Useful as a coffee table, or a side-accent storage piece

This is a charming antique carriage chest, a pleasing example of country house craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')

Max Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Height: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Interior Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Interior Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Interior Height: 38cm (15'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
41.5cm (16.34")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Pine Carriage Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236837
Dealers Internal Reference
26179
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Description
This is an antique carriage chest. An English, pine country house storage trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Delightful old English country craftsmanship, with appealing finish

Presents a desirable aged patina and in good original order

fig 1. An antique rectangular Victorian pine carriage chest with a hinged lid, side iron carry handles, and a lower plinth base.
fig 1. Antique Carriage Chest, English, Pine, Country House Storage Trunk, Victorian

Select pine stocks show fine grain interest across the fascia

Warm biscuit hues accentuate the visual appeal

Lid held securely with an inset lock — in working order, key present

Opening wide, and resting upon a support bracket to the reverse

fig 2. An antique rectangular Victorian pine carriage chest with a hinged lid, side iron carry handles, and a lower plinth base.
fig 2. Antique Carriage Chest, English, Pine, Country House Storage Trunk, Victorian

Sliding shelf to the clean interior, removable as necessary

Dressed with a cast iron drop handles for ease of placement

Useful as a coffee table, or a side-accent storage piece

This is a charming antique carriage chest, a pleasing example of country house craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')

Max Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Height: 41.5cm (16.25'')

Interior Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Interior Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Interior Height: 38cm (15'')

Height
41.5cm (16.34")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Pine Carriage Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236837
Dealers Internal Ref
26179
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An antique rectangular Victorian pine carriage chest with a hinged lid, side iron carry handles, and a lower plinth base.

Antique Carriage Chest, English, Pine, Country House Storage Trunk, Victorian

Archive II An antique rectangular Victorian pine carriage chest with a hinged lid, side iron carry handles, and a lower plinth base. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular Victorian pine carriage chest with a hinged lid, side iron carry handles, and a lower plinth base. View III
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An antique rectangular Victorian pine carriage chest with a hinged lid, side iron carry handles, and a lower plinth base.
Antique Carriage Chest, English, Pine, Country House Storage Trunk, Victorian
Ref: SA1236837
An antique rectangular Victorian pine carriage chest with a hinged lid, side iron carry handles, and a lower plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country
  • MaterialPine, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDovetail joinery, Iron carry handles, Plinth base, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 41.5 cm (16 in) x W 67.5 cm (27 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

A Victorian carriage chest is a heavy-duty wooden storage trunk crafted during the nineteenth century, designed to withstand travel by horse-drawn carriage or train. Typically constructed from durable woods like pine or oak, these chests feature reinforced iron handles and lock plates to keep personal belongings secure during transport.

Antique pine trunks were predominantly built using solid softwoods like Scots pine or yellow pine, joined with hand-cut dovetail joints at the corners for structural integrity. They commonly feature iron drop handles, brass or iron keyhole escutcheons, and plinth bases or bracket feet.

Authentic nineteenth-century pine chests display hand-cut dovetail joinery, natural shrinkage gaps between solid timber boards, and historical iron hardware with signs of age-appropriate oxidisation. The interior often reveals unpolished wood, original candle boxes, or traditional iron strap hinges.

A pine trunk functions as a multi-purpose furniture piece, suited for placement at the foot of a bed for linen storage or in a living space as a rustic coffee table. Its warm wood tones complement contemporary neutral colour palettes, bridging traditional country aesthetic with modern minimalism.

To preserve antique pine, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain moisture balance. Avoid abrasive chemicals, water exposure, and placement directly beside modern heat sources to prevent timber cracking or warping.
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