Large Antique Steamer Trunk, Scottish, Canvas, Shipping Chest, Victorian, C.1890

Name: Large Antique Steamer Trunk, Scottish, Canvas, Shipping Chest, Victorian, C.1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA976486
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is a large antique steamer trunk. A Scottish, canvas and beech bound shipping chest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Superb proportion and delightful fitted interior to this large trunk

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Weathered green canvas substantially bound in cast iron and beech stocks

Maker's label to lid interior for A. Boswell of Edinburgh, established in 1790

Lid opens upon a pair of strap rests, with wide access to the interior

Appointed with a pair of large removable linen trays, dressed with leather handles

Generously sized, clean interior with the trays removed offers a height of 50cm (19.75'')

With trays installed upon corner brackets, the interior retains a height of 28cm (11'')

Handwritten detail to the canvas with the initials HR HP and No11

Central retaining clasp with bound lock escutcheon — untested, key absent

Pair of stout clasps to either side hold the lid closed securely, opening with a firm action

Excellent leather handles to ends, set within broad iron straps

This is a generously sized antique steamer trunk, graced with appealing patination and a pleasingly clean interior. Well appointed and high on decorative appeal, the size of the trunk lends itself to use as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 89cm (35'')

Max Depth: 56cm (22'')

Max Height: 59.5cm (23.5'')

Max Interior Width: 84cm (33'')

Max Interior Depth: 51.5cm (20.25'')

Max Interior Height: 50cm (19.75'')

Tray Width: 81.5cm (32'')

Tray Depth: 49cm (19.25'')

Tray Height: 12.5cm (5'')

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Our Ref: 18.9008

Physical Dimensions

Height

59.5cm (23.43")

Width

89cm (35.04")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA976486

Dealers Internal Reference

18.9008

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a large antique steamer trunk. A Scottish, canvas and beech bound shipping chest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Superb proportion and delightful fitted interior to this large trunk

fig 1. Large Antique Steamer Trunk, Scottish, Canvas, Shipping Chest, Victorian, C.1890

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Weathered green canvas substantially bound in cast iron and beech stocks

Maker's label to lid interior for A. Boswell of Edinburgh, established in 1790

fig 2. Large Antique Steamer Trunk, Scottish, Canvas, Shipping Chest, Victorian, C.1890

Lid opens upon a pair of strap rests, with wide access to the interior

Appointed with a pair of large removable linen trays, dressed with leather handles

Generously sized, clean interior with the trays removed offers a height of 50cm (19.75'')

fig 3. Large Antique Steamer Trunk, Scottish, Canvas, Shipping Chest, Victorian, C.1890

With trays installed upon corner brackets, the interior retains a height of 28cm (11'')

Handwritten detail to the canvas with the initials HR HP and No11

Central retaining clasp with bound lock escutcheon — untested, key absent

fig 4. Large Antique Steamer Trunk, Scottish, Canvas, Shipping Chest, Victorian, C.1890

Pair of stout clasps to either side hold the lid closed securely, opening with a firm action

Excellent leather handles to ends, set within broad iron straps

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This is a generously sized antique steamer trunk, graced with appealing patination and a pleasingly clean interior.

London Fine Antiques

Well appointed and high on decorative appeal, the size of the trunk lends itself to use as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.