Antique Colonial Merchant’s Chest

Antique Colonial merchant’s chest

This Antique Colonial merchant’s chest was first crafted in the first half of the 19thc. using an Indian hardwood.

This chest was originally made for a European, to be used as a secure chest for transporting valuables, on the arduous journeys around India.

These chests make superb coffee tables as well as conversation pieces. Your imagination gets sparked, as you envisage the stories this could tell of its perilous travels either by cart, wagon, elephant, or sailing ship.

The top is multi boarded joined by blacksmith made iron protection straps. It has a small burn mark to the top that by repute, came after a skirmish on one of its journeys. The ¾ lids opens on a hinge to reveal a vast open storage area.

The exterior has the blacksmith made iron corners and long strap hinges. The lock plate has a pair of decorated iron hasps.

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

120cms wide 47 1/4ins

72.5cms deep 28 1/2ins

52.5cms high 20 3/4ins

All dimensions are approximate.

This Antique Colonial merchant’s chest is an item of antique furniture that is a very green product that 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 for 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 by phone, 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.