What is a Victorian pine trunk?

A Victorian pine trunk is a utilitarian wooden storage chest produced during the 19th century, designed primarily to hold linens, clothing, and household goods.

How were 19th-century pine trunks constructed?

These trunks were typically crafted from solid pine boards joined using dovetail construction, fitted with iron hinges, a front keyhole, and a flat plinth base.

How can you identify an authentic Victorian pine trunk?

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, historic wear along the base, authentic iron keyhole escutcheons, and signs of original dark paint or wood stain within the grain.

How do you style an antique pine trunk in a modern interior?

An antique trunk can serve as a coffee table in a living room, operate as blanket storage at the foot of a bed, or function as an entryway storage bench.

How should a painted or stained pine trunk be maintained?

Dust the surface regularly with a dry cloth, avoid positioning near direct heat sources, and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber and existing finish.

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19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk

Name: 19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA928217
Price: 275 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Jorvik Antiques

Description

Victorian 19th century painted pine trunk/chest. Made with dovetails the trunk has an inner lift out tray of pine and hessian. Owners stamp mark to the inner lid of

W Pocock , upholsterer, undertaker, cabinet maker, Old Town Eastbourne.

As an antique it has wear and marks consistent with use and age. It remains a functional piece of furniture.

We ask you take time to study the photos as they form part of the description and condition of the item

Local Collection possible

Our Terms of Sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendor fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with us a pleasurable one.

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect the photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything listed , and then again upon delivery or pickup.

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller a question on the listing page of the Site.

Please note that we love vintage items with Original Patina and in as original condition as possible and are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is NOT sufficient grounds for a refund.

Historical worm, foxed glass and old repairs are not sufficient for a refund as by the very nature of buying antiques you as the customer and we as the vendor expect this to be commonly accepted things that come with buying antique furniture. These are not sufficient grounds for a refund.

DELIVERY IS FREE WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND AND WALES AND UP TO GLASGOW AND EDINBURGH IN SCOTLAND. ITEM WILL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIALIST ANTIQUE FURNITURE COURIERS WHO WILL ARRANGE DELIVERY DIRECT WITH YOU THE CUSTOMER. THEY WILL ENDEAVOUR TO GET YOUR ITEM TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT PATIENCE IS TO BE REQUIRED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE PURCHASE.

For delivery north of Edinburgh and Glasgow please request a quote.

REFUNDS are possible but are only given if the item is damaged, and only if we cannot fix or repair it first, if this is not possible then a full refund will be given upon safe return of the item(s).

Return of the item(s) is the Customers responsibility (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we have incorporated this cost and offer it as a Discount to the customer as our way of saying Thankyou for your Purchase.

If you wish to return an item the refund will NOT include this as arranging free delivery takes time and money including wrapping costs which we pay for and therefore you would be charged for the initial free delivery AND return courier fee.

Physical Dimensions

Height

45cm (17.72")

Width

71cm (27.95")

Depth

42cm (16.54")

Declaration

Jorvik Antiques has dated this Victorian Painted Pine Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA928217

Description

Victorian 19th century painted pine trunk/chest. Made with dovetails the trunk has an inner lift out tray of pine and hessian. Owners stamp mark to the inner lid of

W Pocock , upholsterer, undertaker, cabinet maker, Old Town Eastbourne.

fig 1. A rectangular 19th-century Victorian pine trunk featuring a dark brown finish, hinged flat lid, central keyhole, and plinth base. — fig 1. 19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk

As an antique it has wear and marks consistent with use and age. It remains a functional piece of furniture.

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We ask you take time to study the photos as they form part of the description and condition of the item.

Jorvik Antiques

fig 2. A rectangular 19th-century Victorian pine trunk featuring a dark brown finish, hinged flat lid, central keyhole, and plinth base. — fig 2. 19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk

Local Collection possible

Our Terms of Sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendor fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with us a pleasurable one.

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect the photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything listed , and then again upon delivery or pickup.

fig 3. A rectangular 19th-century Victorian pine trunk featuring a dark brown finish, hinged flat lid, central keyhole, and plinth base. — fig 3. 19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller a question on the listing page of the Site.

fig 4. A rectangular 19th-century Victorian pine trunk featuring a dark brown finish, hinged flat lid, central keyhole, and plinth base. — fig 4. 19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk

Please note that we love vintage items with Original Patina and in as original condition as possible and are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is NOT sufficient grounds for a refund.

fig 5. A rectangular 19th-century Victorian pine trunk featuring a dark brown finish, hinged flat lid, central keyhole, and plinth base. — fig 5. 19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk

Historical worm, foxed glass and old repairs are not sufficient for a refund as by the very nature of buying antiques you as the customer and we as the vendor expect this to be commonly accepted things that come with buying antique furniture. These are not sufficient grounds for a refund.

fig 6. A rectangular 19th-century Victorian pine trunk featuring a dark brown finish, hinged flat lid, central keyhole, and plinth base. — fig 6. 19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk

DELIVERY IS FREE WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND AND WALES AND UP TO GLASGOW AND EDINBURGH IN SCOTLAND. ITEM WILL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIALIST ANTIQUE FURNITURE COURIERS WHO WILL ARRANGE DELIVERY DIRECT WITH YOU THE CUSTOMER. THEY WILL ENDEAVOUR TO GET YOUR ITEM TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT PATIENCE IS TO BE REQUIRED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE PURCHASE.

fig 7. A rectangular 19th-century Victorian pine trunk featuring a dark brown finish, hinged flat lid, central keyhole, and plinth base. — fig 7. 19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk

For delivery north of Edinburgh and Glasgow please request a quote.

REFUNDS are possible but are only given if the item is damaged, and only if we cannot fix or repair it first, if this is not possible then a full refund will be given upon safe return of the item(s).

fig 8. A rectangular 19th-century Victorian pine trunk featuring a dark brown finish, hinged flat lid, central keyhole, and plinth base. — fig 8. 19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk

Return of the item(s) is the Customers responsibility (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we have incorporated this cost and offer it as a Discount to the customer as our way of saying Thankyou for your Purchase.

fig 9. A rectangular 19th-century Victorian pine trunk featuring a dark brown finish, hinged flat lid, central keyhole, and plinth base. — fig 9. 19th Century Victorian Painted Pine Trunk

If you wish to return an item the refund will NOT include this as arranging free delivery takes time and money including wrapping costs which we pay for and therefore you would be charged for the initial free delivery AND return courier fee.