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Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800
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Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800

18th century
Description

This is a large antique shipping chest. An English, oak carriage trunk, dating to the late 18th century Georgian period, circa 1800.

Beautiful dome-top chest with superb finish

Displaying a desirable aged patina

Select oak offers fine grain interest and bountiful medullary rays

Rich caramel and russet hues invite the viewer beneath a wax polish finish

Striking sarcophagus form adds distinction

Stout dome lid opens smoothly upon external iron strap hinges

Three plank top with steam bent curvature and appealing figuring

Dressed with a pair of small circular handles to the front

Small oval lock escutcheon to front with large antique lock within — key absent

Large, pleasingly weathered iron drop handles to each side

Attractive show dovetails to corners a testament to the strong form

Prominent plinth resides above a shaped apron to front and rear

Riding upon a useful set of rollers set within the base

This is a superb large antique shipping chest. Fascinating in its sarcophagus shape, the generous height offers itself for grand voyages or practical storage within the household. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 128cm (50.5'')

Max Depth: 59cm (23.25'')

Max Height: 82cm (32.25'')

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

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

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Our Ref: 18.7191

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Shipping Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA774929
Dealers Internal Reference
18.7191
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Description
This is a large antique shipping chest. An English, oak carriage trunk, dating to the late 18th century Georgian period, circa 1800.

Beautiful dome-top chest with superb finish

Displaying a desirable aged patina

fig 1. A Georgian solid oak shipping chest featuring a domed lid, dovetail joints, iron drop handles, and a shaped apron base.
fig 1. Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800

Select oak offers fine grain interest and bountiful medullary rays

Rich caramel and russet hues invite the viewer beneath a wax polish finish

Striking sarcophagus form adds distinction

Stout dome lid opens smoothly upon external iron strap hinges

fig 2. A Georgian solid oak shipping chest featuring a domed lid, dovetail joints, iron drop handles, and a shaped apron base.
fig 2. Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800

Three plank top with steam bent curvature and appealing figuring

Dressed with a pair of small circular handles to the front

Small oval lock escutcheon to front with large antique lock within — key absent

fig 3. A Georgian solid oak shipping chest featuring a domed lid, dovetail joints, iron drop handles, and a shaped apron base.
fig 3. Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800

Large, pleasingly weathered iron drop handles to each side

Attractive show dovetails to corners a testament to the strong form

Prominent plinth resides above a shaped apron to front and rear

Riding upon a useful set of rollers set within the base

This is a superb large antique shipping chest.

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Fascinating in its sarcophagus shape, the generous height offers itself for grand voyages or practical storage within the household.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. A Georgian solid oak shipping chest featuring a domed lid, dovetail joints, iron drop handles, and a shaped apron base.
fig 4. Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800

Dimensions:

Max Width: 128cm (50.5'')

Max Depth: 59cm (23.25'')

Max Height: 82cm (32.25'')

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. A Georgian solid oak shipping chest featuring a domed lid, dovetail joints, iron drop handles, and a shaped apron base.
fig 5. Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800

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: 18.7191

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Shipping Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA774929
Dealers Internal Ref
18.7191
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A Georgian solid oak shipping chest featuring a domed lid, dovetail joints, iron drop handles, and a shaped apron base.
Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800
Ref: SA774929
A Georgian solid oak shipping chest featuring a domed lid, dovetail joints, iron drop handles, and a shaped apron base.
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FAQs

A Georgian oak shipping chest is a heavy wooden storage trunk produced during the 18th and early 19th centuries, designed to transport and store personal belongings during carriage or maritime travel.

These trunks were primarily crafted from solid native oak timber, held together with hand-cut dovetail joints, and fitted with iron side handles and brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut dovetail joinery with slight irregularities, hand-forged iron fitments, and subtle timber shrinkage around panel joints.

An antique oak chest works effectively as a low coffee table, a storage box for linens at the foot of a bed, or a functional focal point in a hallway.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber, avoiding placement near direct radiator heat to prevent drying.
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