Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
This Victorian teak military chest was made circa 1870
Once an Officer gained his commission he would go and purchase all the items he needed for his future campaigns.
It was made in 2 parts so that it could be put in its own travelling cases to send on its trips around the world.
Made of teak, a wood that is very good for this use, as it is resistant to seawater and being a hardwood, it was resistant to the knocks it was bound to receive as it was packed on sailing ships, steamers, wagons, or even Elephants as it was taken to the Officers postings around the East, normally India and the Northwest Passage.
It is fitted a pair of half width drawers with a full-length drawer under these, the bottom section is fitted with 2 full width drawers, the top one with the classic deep drawer for uniforms and the military hats, and with the original flush inset handles and brass corners.
Imagine the stories this could tell of the escapades it had been through, and how it was carted around the world as the Officer was posted to different conflicts of the period.
Your friends and family will have their imaginations sparked by the stories this could tell.
99cms wide 39ins
45cms deep 17 3/4ins
101cms high 39 1/2ins
All dimensions are approximate, whilst we take as much care as possible, we can be marginally out.
Delivery
UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.
On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with
This Victorian teak military chest is an item of antique furniture is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Guarantee
This Victorian teak military chest 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
Items remain on sale until payment is received
Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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