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Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate
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Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique travel trunk. An English, tin shipping chest in the name of T.B. Wildman, vice consulate for Great Britain in Punta Arenas, Chile and dating to the early 20th century, circa 1919.

Of historical interest and appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina, commensurate with age

Weathered tin evocative of T.B. Wildman's journeys across oceans and continents

Original paper labels provide further documentary interest

Dome-top lid operates smoothly on rear-mounted hinges

Shipping label to the right-hand side of the lid

Broad central beam and a pair of internal staves fortify the lid

Maker's mark stamped into the leading edge - S. Hunt & Sons, Ironmongers, Liverpool

Each side dressed with a loop handle for carriage

Left-hand handle featuring a repository label for Harvey Nichols in Bournemouth

This is a fascinating antique travel trunk with high appeal to collectors of historical importance or maritime enthusiasts. As useful today as it was 100 years ago. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Max Depth: 46cm (18'')

Max Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.6210

Physical Dimensions
Height
42.5cm (16.73")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA671565
Dealers Internal Reference
18.6210
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Description
This is an antique travel trunk. An English, tin shipping chest in the name of T.B.
Wildman, vice consulate for Great Britain in Punta Arenas, Chile and dating to the early 20th century, circa 1919.
London Fine Antiques

Of historical interest and appeal

fig 1. Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate
fig 1. Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate

Displays a desirable aged patina, commensurate with age

Weathered tin evocative of T.B. Wildman's journeys across oceans and continents

Original paper labels provide further documentary interest

Dome-top lid operates smoothly on rear-mounted hinges

fig 2. Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate
fig 2. Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate

Shipping label to the right-hand side of the lid

Broad central beam and a pair of internal staves fortify the lid

Maker's mark stamped into the leading edge - S. Hunt & Sons, Ironmongers, Liverpool

Each side dressed with a loop handle for carriage

fig 3. Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate
fig 3. Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate

Left-hand handle featuring a repository label for Harvey Nichols in Bournemouth

This is a fascinating antique travel trunk with high appeal to collectors of historical importance or maritime enthusiasts. As useful today as it was 100 years ago. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate
fig 4. Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Max Depth: 46cm (18'')

Max Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 5. Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate
fig 5. Antique Travel Trunk, English, Tin, Shipping Chest, Wildman, Vice Consulate

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.6210

Height
42.5cm (16.73")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA671565
Dealers Internal Ref
18.6210
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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