Antique Teak Merchant’s Chest

Antique teak merchant’s chest

This Antique Colonial merchant chest was first crafted in the first half of the 19thc. using teak.

This chest was originally made for a European, to be used as a secure chest for transporting valuables, on the arduous journeys around India.

These chests make superb coffee tables as well as conversation pieces. It can’t fail to spark your imagination about the stories this could tell of its perilous travels either by cart, wagon, elephant, or sailing ship.

The top is multi boarded joined by blacksmith made iron protection straps. The lid opens on a hinge to reveal a vast open storage area.

The exterior has the blacksmith made long iron strap hinges. The lock plate has an iron hasp.

This lovely trunk is finished all the way around and so can be used away from the wall. These are especially good as interesting coffee tables.

Imagine the pleasure you will have with ownership of this piece of history, and the conversations you can have as you all wonder at its tales it would give.

120cms wide 47 1/2ins

57cms deep 22 1/2ins

55cms high 21 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 Antique teak merchant’s 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 Antique teak merchant’s 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

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision 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 that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.