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A Pair of Early 19th Century Pine Blanket Boxes or Sailors Trunks
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A Pair of Early 19th Century Pine Blanket Boxes or Sailors Trunks

19th century
Sold 27 November 2025 · Chequers Antiques
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An unusual pair of early 19th century pine blanket boxes or sailors trunks, the hinged lids with steel strap hinges with overhanging plain mouldings over plain sides with dovetail corners and with iron carrying handles and brass key escutcheons on plinth bases. English, probably South or Southwest England, circa 1820.

Condition: Overall very good, the lids have historic signs of wear and travel use, the handles are all solid and the trunks themselves are robust. Overall they have a nice patina and very good colour. It is very unusual to find a pair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this Antique Pine Blanket Box to the 19th Century.

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Description
An unusual pair of early 19th century pine blanket boxes or sailors trunks, the hinged lids with steel strap hinges with overhanging plain mouldings over plain sides with dovetail corners and with iron carrying handles and brass key escutcheons on plinth bases. English, probably South or Southwest England, circa 1820.
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Condition: Overall very good, the lids have historic signs of wear and travel use, the handles are all solid and the trunks themselves are robust.
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Overall they have a nice patina and very good colour. It is very unusual to find a pair.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Antique Pine Blanket Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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A pair of early 19th-century rectangular pine blanket boxes with visible wood grain, dovetail joints, and brass escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of early 19th-century rectangular pine blanket boxes with visible wood grain, dovetail joints, and brass escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Early 19th Century Pine Blanket Boxes or Sailors Trunks

Archive II A pair of early 19th-century rectangular pine blanket boxes with visible wood grain, dovetail joints, and brass escutcheons. View II
Archive III A pair of early 19th-century rectangular pine blanket boxes with visible wood grain, dovetail joints, and brass escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A pair of early 19th-century rectangular pine blanket boxes with visible wood grain, dovetail joints, and brass escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A pair of early 19th-century rectangular pine blanket boxes with visible wood grain, dovetail joints, and brass escutcheons. View V
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Archive VII A pair of early 19th-century rectangular pine blanket boxes with visible wood grain, dovetail joints, and brass escutcheons. View VII
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Telephone 07943 145714
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Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chequersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2018
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Items Sold 358
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A pair of early 19th-century rectangular pine blanket boxes with visible wood grain, dovetail joints, and brass escutcheons.
A pair of early 19th century pine blanket boxes or sailors trunks
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A pair of early 19th-century rectangular pine blanket boxes with visible wood grain, dovetail joints, and brass escutcheons.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrunks and Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialPine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDovetail joints, Planked lids, Metal escutcheons
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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Blanket boxes and sailors trunks were utilitarian storage containers used from the 18th century onwards by travellers and households to transport and store textiles, clothing, and personal belongings.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid pine or other local softwoods, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints at the corners, iron or brass hardware, and boarded lids designed to withstand heavy use.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, tool marks, period hardware like strap hinges or escutcheons, and natural timber oxidisation and wear consistent with age.

An antique wooden chest can be positioned at the foot of a bed, used as a coffee table in a living room, or placed in a hallway to provide both functional storage and rustic texture.

Preserve antique pine by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and maintain the surface by applying natural beeswaxes rather than modern silicone polishes.
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