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Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
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Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a large antique ship's chest. An English, ebonised pine shipping or workman's trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Of impressive proportion, a delightfully weathered shipping chest

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Ebonised pine stocks present deep black tones to the exterior

Historically painted, clean interior a shock of off-red hues

Stout lid opens to near vertical upon internal strap hinges, with rear rest for support

Interior arranged with a pair of candle boxes, one with articulated lid

Dressed to the front fascia with and inset brass lock — untested, key absent

Tactile aged rope handles set within stout keepers for ease of carriage

This is a charming antique ship's chest, with large proportion and a bright, clean painted interior. Ideal for transit, decorative use or as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 97cm (38.25'')

Max Depth: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Max Height: 41cm (16.25'')

Internal Width: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Internal Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Internal Height: 36cm (14.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA974024
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9165
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Description
This is a large antique ship's chest.
An English, ebonised pine shipping or workman's trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Of impressive proportion, a delightfully weathered shipping chest

fig 1. Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
fig 1. Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Ebonised pine stocks present deep black tones to the exterior

Historically painted, clean interior a shock of off-red hues

Stout lid opens to near vertical upon internal strap hinges, with rear rest for support

fig 2. Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
fig 2. Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Interior arranged with a pair of candle boxes, one with articulated lid

Dressed to the front fascia with and inset brass lock — untested, key absent

Tactile aged rope handles set within stout keepers for ease of carriage

fig 3. Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
fig 3. Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

This is a charming antique ship's chest, with large proportion and a bright, clean painted interior. Ideal for transit, decorative use or as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 97cm (38.25'')

Max Depth: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Max Height: 41cm (16.25'')

Internal Width: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Internal Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Internal Height: 36cm (14.25'')

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA974024
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9165
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
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