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Large Antique Dutch Colonial Brass Bound Chest
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Large Antique Dutch Colonial Brass Bound Chest

19th century
Description

A good example of a large Dutch Colonial chest dating from the late 18th / early 19th century. It is made from a dense exotic hardwood, most likely Padouk wood and is incredibly heavy. The quality is excellent and it is decorated all over with ornate pierced and engraved brass hardware including large brass carrying handles and a hinged latch on the front. The hinged lid opens to the large storage area and also reveals an additional candle box within.

It is in good condition throughout and is strong and sturdy with a beautiful rich patina. There are signs of age and use, some marks and knocks and small chips and splits but no major damages. There are some small losses to some of the brasswork but overall it still displays well. The hinges are strong and the interior is clean and tidy. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Dutch Colonial Brass Coffer to the 1800s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09720698
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Pierced and chased brass mounts: hand cut and held with traditional brass pins.
Internal strap hinges and split cotter pins: hand forged hardware for heavy use.
Interior timber shows dark, dry oxidisation: natural ageing of dense exotic hardwood.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245814
Description
A good example of a large Dutch Colonial chest dating from the late 18th / early 19th century. It is made from a dense exotic hardwood, most likely Padouk wood and is incredibly heavy.
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The quality is excellent and it is decorated all over with ornate pierced and engraved brass hardware including large brass carrying handles and a hinged latch on the front.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

The hinged lid opens to the large storage area and also reveals an additional candle box within.

fig 1. A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon.
fig 1. Large Antique Dutch Colonial Brass Bound Chest

It is in good condition throughout and is strong and sturdy with a beautiful rich patina. There are signs of age and use, some marks and knocks and small chips and splits but no major damages. There are some small losses to some of the brasswork but overall it still displays well. The hinges are strong and the interior is clean and tidy. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon.
fig 2. Large Antique Dutch Colonial Brass Bound Chest

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Dutch Colonial Brass Coffer to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 09720698
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Pierced and chased brass mounts: hand cut and held with traditional brass pins.
Internal strap hinges and split cotter pins: hand forged hardware for heavy use.
Interior timber shows dark, dry oxidisation: natural ageing of dense exotic hardwood.

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.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245814
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon.

Large Antique Dutch Colonial Brass Bound Chest

Archive II A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View IX
Archive X A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View X
Archive XI A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View XII
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Archive XIV A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon. View XIV
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A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon.
Large Antique Dutch Colonial Brass Bound Chest
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A rectangular dark hardwood chest featuring intricately pierced brass corner brackets, central medallions, and a decorative lock escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoffers & Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleDutch Colonial
  • MaterialHardwood, Brass, Copper
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced brass mounts, Circular medallions, Hinged lid, Lock escutcheon
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This large Dutch Colonial coffer originates from around 1800. It is constructed from a dense dark brown hardwood with a polished finish and a rich patina, displaying visible marks, small chips, and minor splits from age and use alongside ornate pierced brass and copper mounts, circular medallions, corner brackets, and a decorative lock escutcheon. The rectangular chest measures 66 cm high, 137 cm wide, and 63 cm deep, featuring a hinged lid opening to a spacious interior. It stands directly on a floor. In a contemporary home, this sturdy storage chest works practically in a living room, hallway, or bedroom to store blankets, linens, or books while providing a flat surface for display.

FAQs

Dutch Colonial furniture developed during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in maritime trading outposts such as Java and Ceylon. It combines European utility and furniture forms with indigenous Asian hardwoods and craftsmanship, frequently featuring intricate metalwork mounts.

These chests were typically constructed from dense, climate-resistant tropical hardwoods such as teak, rosewood, or ebony. Metal accents were hand-hammered from brass or copper, secured with heavy rivets or cut nails to protect against sea transit.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery, heavy pierced brass corner mounts, and original hand-forged lock plates. The timber often exhibits natural shrinkage marks, age-related oxidation, and signs of hand-planing on the interior.

A substantial colonial coffer serves as a central coffee table in a living area or as end-of-bed storage in a master bedroom. The contrast between dark timber, detailed brasswork, and neutral modern textiles creates a balanced focal point.

Apply a high-grade beeswax polish to the timber surface annually to prevent drying and maintain moisture. Avoid applying abrasive cleaners to metal mounts, allowing the natural historic patina of the brass or copper to remain intact.
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