Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
• Item: Campaign Trunk / Chest
• Circa: 1850
• Provenance: Aqualate Hall, Staffordshire, UK
• Wood: Solid pine
• Profuse steel banding to front, sides and rear
• Original iron carrying side handles
• Original brass key escutcheon
• Original working lock & working key
• Original & complete zinc lined interior
• Lovely rustic original colour & patination
• No missing strapping
• Complete original zinc lined interior
• Large proportions
• Excellent original condition
• Ideal as a coffee table or ottoman
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns period
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English Victorian pine and steel strapped travelling chest / trunk, with a zinc lined interior, originating from Aqualate Hall on the Staffordshire / Shropshire border, circa 1850, in excellent original condition.
The chest also retains the original working steel lock & key with the original brass oval key escutcheon, which is all in good working order. The interior of the trunk retains its original and complete zinc lining, which it suggests it may have been used on a ship or campaigns for safe clean storage of valuables. The lid retains the original steel hinges and support bar, allowing you to open the trunk and support the lid and hinges, without damaging them (a very clever design idea!). The original trunk floor is comprised of two solid planks with the original narrow runners below to keep it off the floor. Boasting a lovely warm rustic colour, the trunk has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. It would make an ideal coffee table, TV stand, or ottoman at the foot of the bed.
Provenance:
This item was purchased from Aqualate Hall on the Staffordshire / Shropshire border, which we understand was originally commissioned for the family and has remained at this property until today. You can read more information about the history of the property by clicking on the following link: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1259928
Condition Report:
Nominal old use marks to the exterior and leading edges of the box, including the interior but nothing significant considering the age of the item (please see photos). The chest has been cleaned and wax-polished, by hand, to a professional standard in our workshop. The chest therefore boasts a lovely rustic warm colour and patination. There are no missing sections or strap work to the chest. The chest retains its original working lock, with working key. The interior of the trunk retains its original and complete zinc lining. The original steel hinges are also in good working order.
Dimensions:
Height = 50.3cm or 19¾” or 1ft 7¾”
Width = 96cm or 37¾” or 3ft 1¾”
Depth = 54.6cm or 21½” or 1ft 9½”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. 56027
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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Antique English Victorian Pine & Steel Strapped Zinc Lined Campaign Chest / Trunk (Circa 1850)
