Antique 19th Century Hardwood Studded Zanzibar Chest

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a charming 19th century hardwood Zanzibar chest dating from around 1860. The solid chest has a lovely colour and good antique patination, as well as a beautifully studded design and brass and steel strapwork. The chest has its original decorative copper hasp, carrying handles and hinges. Inside the original lidded candlebox is intact and this has a sliding bottom panel which reveals a secret compartment below. This solid chest is in good sound order and is a really characterful period piece.

The chest measures 95cm long 40cm deep by 40cm high.

Physical Dimensions

Height

40cm (15.75")

Width

95cm (37.40")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA418894

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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Description

This is a charming 19th century hardwood Zanzibar chest dating from around 1860.

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The solid chest has a lovely colour and good antique patination, as well as a beautifully studded design and brass and steel strapwork.

Rams Head Antiques

The chest has its original decorative copper hasp, carrying handles and hinges. Inside the original lidded candlebox is intact and this has a sliding bottom panel which reveals a secret compartment below. This solid chest is in good sound order and is a really characterful period piece.

The chest measures 95cm long 40cm deep by 40cm high.

Physical Dimensions

Height

40cm (15.75")

Width

95cm (37.40")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref