London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Time-served maritime history with later vintage appeal
Displays a desirable aged patina
Select pine in natural state to lid, with painted fascias
Pine shows rich caramel hues, fine grain interest and painted gold tooling
Stout lid dressed with brass shoulders
Iron drop handles feature at each end
Small, working brass lock escutcheon, key present
Vintage stencil and freehand text
Adorned with period shipping paraphernalia
Paper shipping label to Malta via Montgomery Line, dating to 1933
Shipping label with passenger information features at the front
Inside lid replete with unused paper form for H. Ford and Sons, contractors to the Admiralty
This is an appealing shipwright's chest with strong bon voyage taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 93.5cm (36.75'')
Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')
Max Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')
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Our Ref: 18.6272
London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Antique Shipwrights Chest, English, Pine, Maritime, Steamer, Trunk, Victorian
