Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William Iii, Circa 1700

Name: Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William Iii, Circa 1700
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA810470
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique merchant's chest. An Oriental, solid teak and iron bound trunk, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.

Beguiling, aged chest of superior and heavy proportion

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Solid teak stocks with fascinating grain interest and weathering

Enduring strength from the iron bound strapping

Three-quarter lid opens upon long iron strap hinges, resting against itself

Generous depth to the opening, ideal for larger items — 50cm (19.75")

Dressed with a pair of decorated clasps to the front, accentuated with leaf detail

Strapped corners exude stability and security

Replete with iron drop handles to the ends

Standing upon a quartet of shaped bracket feet at each corner

This is a fascinating antique merchant's chest, graced with centuries of desirable patination and of superb proportion. As useful today as it was over 300 years ago, this trunk could add wonderful character to the room as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 125cm (49.25'')

Max Depth: 77.5cm (30.5'')

Max Height: 56.5cm (22.25'')

Opening Depth: 50cm (19.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.7517

Physical Dimensions

Height

56.5cm (22.24")

Width

125cm (49.21")

Depth

77.5cm (30.51")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA810470

Dealers Internal Reference

18.7517

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique merchant's chest. An Oriental, solid teak and iron bound trunk, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.

Beguiling, aged chest of superior and heavy proportion

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William III, Circa 1700 — fig 1. Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William Iii, Circa 1700

Solid teak stocks with fascinating grain interest and weathering

Enduring strength from the iron bound strapping

Three-quarter lid opens upon long iron strap hinges, resting against itself

Generous depth to the opening, ideal for larger items — 50cm (19.75")

fig 2. Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William III, Circa 1700 — fig 2. Antique Merchant's Chest, Oriental, Solid Teak, Trunk, William Iii, Circa 1700

Dressed with a pair of decorated clasps to the front, accentuated with leaf detail

Strapped corners exude stability and security

Replete with iron drop handles to the ends

Standing upon a quartet of shaped bracket feet at each corner

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This is a fascinating antique merchant's chest, graced with centuries of desirable patination and of superb proportion.

London Fine Antiques

As useful today as it was over 300 years ago, this trunk could add wonderful character to the room as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.