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Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian
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Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a substantial antique mercantile chest. An English, pine shipping trunk with tin lined interior, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Bound and braced, with an attractive Victorian appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select pine stocks present a fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Iron bound throughout, with corner caps and bracing

Stout top opening upon an internal stay hinge to the left

Finished with a tin-lined interior with prominent lip

Helps maintain a cool, fresh ambient temperature within the chest

Dressed with a pair of drop handles to either end for ease of carriage

This is a fascinating antique mercantile chest, with excellent proportion and visual appeal. The wide, flat top can serve as a distinctive coffee table, whilst keeping contents cool inside. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 92cm (36.25'')

Max Depth: 55cm (21.75'')

Max Height: 51cm (20'')

Interior Width: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Interior Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Interior Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

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.

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: 18.8731

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA946668
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8731
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is a substantial antique mercantile chest.
An English, pine shipping trunk with tin lined interior, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
London Fine Antiques

Bound and braced, with an attractive Victorian appeal

fig 1. Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian
fig 1. Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select pine stocks present a fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Iron bound throughout, with corner caps and bracing

Stout top opening upon an internal stay hinge to the left

fig 2. Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian
fig 2. Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian

Finished with a tin-lined interior with prominent lip

Helps maintain a cool, fresh ambient temperature within the chest

Dressed with a pair of drop handles to either end for ease of carriage

This is a fascinating antique mercantile chest, with excellent proportion and visual appeal. The wide, flat top can serve as a distinctive coffee table, whilst keeping contents cool inside. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 3. Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian
fig 3. Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 92cm (36.25'')

Max Depth: 55cm (21.75'')

Max Height: 51cm (20'')

Interior Width: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Interior Depth: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Interior Height: 44.5cm (17.5'')

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

fig 4. Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian
fig 4. Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, 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: 18.8731

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA946668
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8731
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Antique Mercantile Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Tin Lined, Victorian
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