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Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Campaign Trunk, Victorian
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Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Campaign Trunk, Victorian

19th century
Sold 2 February 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is a large antique silver chest. An English, oak and cast iron bound campaign trunk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.

Thomas de Grey, the second Earl de Grey (1781 - 1859) was a Tory politician in 19th century Britain. His daughter Ann de Grey married George Cowper (the 6th Earl Cowper) whose son Henry Cowper (1836 - 1887) entered parliament for the Liberal party. Not to be confused with the Earl Grey title of nobility, the 2nd Earl Grey - Charles - was a Whig prime minister during the reign of William IV (in office 1830-1834).

Stout and bold, a superior antique chest with a fascinating history

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select oak stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Cast iron strapping shows a delightfully weathered appearance

The deep lid held closed by long strap clasps and secured by an inset lock – key present

Upon opening to the clean interior, the lid held open by an internal folding rest

Engraved plaque to the front reads 'Earl de Grey, No.10'

Dressed with pairs of cast iron drop handles to either end

This is a dashing antique silver chest, with an apparent political provenance and an inviting aged appearance. Of excellent size and desirable construction, ideal for the foot of the bed or as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 93.5cm (36.75'')

Max Depth: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Height: 56.5cm (22.25'')

Interior Width: 89cm (35'')

Interior Depth: 55cm (21.75'')

Interior Height: 51.5cm (20.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 18.8697

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Silver Chest to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56.5cm (22.24")
Width
93.5cm (36.81")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA930869
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8697
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Description
This is a large antique silver chest. An English, oak and cast iron bound campaign trunk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.

Thomas de Grey, the second Earl de Grey (1781 - 1859) was a Tory politician in 19th century Britain.

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His daughter Ann de Grey married George Cowper (the 6th Earl Cowper) whose son Henry Cowper (1836 - 1887) entered parliament for the Liberal party.
London Fine Antiques

Not to be confused with the Earl Grey title of nobility, the 2nd Earl Grey - Charles - was a Whig prime minister during the reign of William IV (in office 1830-1834).

fig 1. An open antique oak silver chest with iron strapping, reinforced corners, and side carrying handles.
fig 1. Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Campaign Trunk, Victorian

Stout and bold, a superior antique chest with a fascinating history

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select oak stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel hues

Cast iron strapping shows a delightfully weathered appearance

fig 2. An open antique oak silver chest with iron strapping, reinforced corners, and side carrying handles.
fig 2. Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Campaign Trunk, Victorian

The deep lid held closed by long strap clasps and secured by an inset lock – key present

Upon opening to the clean interior, the lid held open by an internal folding rest

Engraved plaque to the front reads 'Earl de Grey, No.10'

fig 3. An open antique oak silver chest with iron strapping, reinforced corners, and side carrying handles.
fig 3. Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Campaign Trunk, Victorian

Dressed with pairs of cast iron drop handles to either end

This is a dashing antique silver chest, with an apparent political provenance and an inviting aged appearance. Of excellent size and desirable construction, ideal for the foot of the bed or as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. An open antique oak silver chest with iron strapping, reinforced corners, and side carrying handles.
fig 4. Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Campaign Trunk, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 93.5cm (36.75'')

Max Depth: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Height: 56.5cm (22.25'')

Interior Width: 89cm (35'')

Interior Depth: 55cm (21.75'')

Interior Height: 51.5cm (20.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. An open antique oak silver chest with iron strapping, reinforced corners, and side carrying handles.
fig 5. Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Campaign Trunk, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8697

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Silver Chest to the 1850s.

Height
56.5cm (22.24")
Width
93.5cm (36.81")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA930869
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8697
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An open antique oak silver chest with iron strapping, reinforced corners, and side carrying handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Campaign Trunk, Victorian

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An open antique oak silver chest with iron strapping, reinforced corners, and side carrying handles.
Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Campaign Trunk, Victorian
Ref: SA930869
An open antique oak silver chest with iron strapping, reinforced corners, and side carrying handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsIron strapping, Corner brackets, Side carrying handles, Inscribed brass plate
  • SizeH 56.5 cm (22 in) x W 93.5 cm (37 in) x D 60.5 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Victorian campaign chests and trunks were specifically designed for travel and military deployment by British officers and nobility, featuring robust construction, iron reinforcement, and recessed carrying handles for durability on long journeys.

These chests were typically constructed from heavy timbers such as English oak or pine, reinforced with hand-forged iron straps, corner brackets, and dovetail joints to withstand heavy loads and rigorous transportation.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, hand-forged ironwork with correct oxidation, authentic makers plates or inscriptions, and genuine wear patterns consistent with nineteenth-century travel.

An antique chest can serve as a functional coffee table, a statement piece at the foot of a bed, or hallway storage, adding texture and historical contrast to contemporary minimalist or industrial spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent wood splitting, dusting with a dry lint-free cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect both the timber and the iron elements.
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