A Superb Early 19th Century Georgian Storage Trunk

19th century

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Description

A very fine example of an early 19th century general purpose storage trunk in solid elm. The simple, understated design consists of a rectangular moulded-edge lift-up lid opening on its original wrought-iron hinges to reveal a plain interior with an enclosed candlebox at one end. Its exposed dovetail constructed carcass is made from extremely well-figured timbers having a rich golden colour and an original warm glowing patina. This beautiful Georgian coffer – English, c.1800/c.1820 – can also be used as a low table. There is a working lock and key.

Width 45 1/2” (1155mm)

Height 16” (405mm)

Depth 16 3/4” (425mm)

Waterfall Antiques is located in Bath, just 9 miles from J18 of the M4. If you see anything on this website (or on our own website waterfallantiques.com) that you'd like to have a closer look at, do please phone us. Appointments can be be made for any day of the week including Saturdays & Sundays, and any evening. The number is 07595 278848. We would be delighted to hear from you!

Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA290730

Dealers Internal Reference

K225

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Description

A very fine example of an early 19th century general purpose storage trunk in solid elm.

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The simple, understated design consists of a rectangular moulded-edge lift-up lid opening on its original wrought-iron hinges to reveal a plain interior with an enclosed candlebox at one end.

Waterfall Antiques

Its exposed dovetail constructed carcass is made from extremely well-figured timbers having a rich golden colour and an original warm glowing patina. This beautiful Georgian coffer – English, c.1800/c.1820 – can also be used as a low table. There is a working lock and key.

fig 1. A superb early 19th century Georgian storage trunk — fig 1. A Superb Early 19th Century Georgian Storage Trunk

Width 45 1/2” (1155mm)

Height 16” (405mm)

Depth 16 3/4” (425mm)

Waterfall Antiques is located in Bath, just 9 miles from J18 of the M4. If you see anything on this website (or on our own website waterfallantiques.com) that you'd like to have a closer look at, do please phone us. Appointments can be be made for any day of the week including Saturdays & Sundays, and any evening. The number is 07595 278848. We would be delighted to hear from you!

Date of Manufacture

Waterfall Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA290730

Dealers Internal Ref

K225

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Waterfall Antiques

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