Antique Hardwood Merchant Chest

Antique hardwood merchant chest

This Antique merchant chest was first crafted in the first half of the 19thc. using an Indian hardwood, it is very much of the grain and tone of European walnut.

Originally this merchant chest was made to be used as a very secure chest for transporting valuables, on the arduous journeys around India.

Antique chests such as this make superb coffee tables as well as conversation pieces.

Isn't it wonderful to imagine the stories such chests could tell of their perilous travels either by cart, wagon, camel or sailing ship.

The lid opens to reveal a mainly open storage space, and a section to store small valuables and money. Imagine how much you will be able to store away as well as using it as a feature or coffee table.

The exterior is a lovely honey colour with a wonderful patina. A blacksmith would have handmade the iron corners and long strap hinges, which are applied to exterior.

This lovely trunk is polished all the way around and so can be used away from the wall. These are especially good as interesting coffee tables.

97cms wide 38ins

58.5cms deep 23ins

55cms high 21 1/2ins

All measurements are approximate

97cms wide 38ins

58.5cms deep 23ins

55cms high 21 1/2ins

All measurements are approximate

This Antique hardwood merchant chest is a finite item that is a very green product which has not affected the environment we live in.

Delivery

We can arrange delivery nationwide £75+vat; we also have a very reliable and good delivery service of single or multiple items to Ireland. We can also obtain a quote for items to be shipped overseas

Guarantee

This item carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 40 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.