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Polished Elm Brass Mounted Gentleman's Travelling Chest
David Griffith Antiques
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£1,850
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Polished Elm Brass Mounted Gentleman's Travelling Chest

19th century
Description

Fabulous enormous polished elm brass mounted gentleman's travelling chest on bracket feet. (c.1840).

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.9cm (29.49")
Width
71.1cm (27.99")
Depth
71.1cm (27.99")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Brass Mounted Elm Chest to the 1800s.

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SA991961
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73343
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Description
Fabulous enormous polished elm brass mounted gentleman's travelling chest on bracket feet. (c.1840).
Height
74.9cm (29.49")
Width
71.1cm (27.99")
Depth
71.1cm (27.99")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Brass Mounted Elm Chest to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA991961
Dealers Internal Ref
73343
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A polished square elm wood travelling chest featuring decorative brass corner straps, a central brass latch, and side drop handles resting on a plinth base.
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Archive I A polished square elm wood travelling chest featuring decorative brass corner straps, a central brass latch, and side drop handles resting on a plinth base.

Polished Elm Brass Mounted Gentleman's Travelling Chest

Archive II A polished square elm wood travelling chest featuring decorative brass corner straps, a central brass latch, and side drop handles resting on a plinth base. View II
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Archive VI A polished square elm wood travelling chest featuring decorative brass corner straps, a central brass latch, and side drop handles resting on a plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A polished square elm wood travelling chest featuring decorative brass corner straps, a central brass latch, and side drop handles resting on a plinth base. View VII
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
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A polished square elm wood travelling chest featuring decorative brass corner straps, a central brass latch, and side drop handles resting on a plinth base.
Polished Elm Brass Mounted Gentleman's Travelling Chest
Ref: SA991961
A polished square elm wood travelling chest featuring decorative brass corner straps, a central brass latch, and side drop handles resting on a plinth base.
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A travelling chest, often associated with military or colonial campaign furniture, was designed to safely transport personal belongings during long journeys in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. These pieces typically feature reinforced corners and flush-fitting metal hardware to withstand frequent transit.

Campaign and travelling chests were commonly constructed from durable hardwoods such as elm, mahogany, or teak using hand-cut dovetail joinery. Protective features include brass corner straps, heavy-duty side carrying handles, and recessed latches designed to protect the piece from structural damage.

Authentic antique examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass hardware secured with original iron or brass screws, and natural oxidisation around metal fittings. Original timber surfaces exhibit age-related patina, shrinkage marks, and historical wear patterns consistent with period utility.

A travelling chest functions effectively as an occasional side table, a central storage unit at the foot of a bed, or a structural focal point in an entryway. The combination of polished timber grain and decorative brass fittings complements both classic and contemporary schemes.

Dust the wooden surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain twice per year. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on brass hardware to preserve historical patina, and position the chest away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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