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Solid Satinwood Colonial Trunk
For sale by Hansord Antiques
for sale €1,030     $1,118
£880
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Solid Satinwood Colonial Trunk

19th century
For Sale by Hansord Antiques
Description

A rare early 19th century solid satinwood anglo indian trunk with brass carrying handles. Superb colour and patination.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Hansord Antiques has dated this Antique Satinwood Colonial Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA996351
Dealers Notes

Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collection today.

Description
A rare early 19th century solid satinwood anglo indian trunk with brass carrying handles. Superb colour and patination.
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Hansord Antiques has dated this Antique Satinwood Colonial Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA996351
Hansord Antiques
Hansord Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Furniture, works of art,globes ,and scientific instruments

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hansord Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Hansord Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A rectangular solid satinwood colonial trunk featuring brass side handles, keyhole escutcheon, and a scalloped apron base.
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Archive I A rectangular solid satinwood colonial trunk featuring brass side handles, keyhole escutcheon, and a scalloped apron base.

Solid Satinwood Colonial Trunk

Archive II A rectangular solid satinwood colonial trunk featuring brass side handles, keyhole escutcheon, and a scalloped apron base. View II
Archive III A rectangular solid satinwood colonial trunk featuring brass side handles, keyhole escutcheon, and a scalloped apron base. View III
Archive IV A rectangular solid satinwood colonial trunk featuring brass side handles, keyhole escutcheon, and a scalloped apron base. View IV
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Hansord Antiques

Hansord Antiques
Telephone 07831 183511
Location
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hansordantiques
Verified Since Nov 2016
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Hansord Antiques
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A rectangular solid satinwood colonial trunk featuring brass side handles, keyhole escutcheon, and a scalloped apron base.
SOLID SATINWOOD COLONIAL TRUNK
Ref: SA996351
A rectangular solid satinwood colonial trunk featuring brass side handles, keyhole escutcheon, and a scalloped apron base.
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  • ObjectTrunks & Coffers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian Colonial
  • MaterialSatinwood, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsScalloped apron, Brass side handles, Keyhole escutcheon, Fiddleback grain
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This 19th-century Anglo-Indian colonial trunk comprises solid satinwood with a warm golden brown colour and pronounced fiddleback grain throughout its timber surfaces. The rectangular body rests on a base with a scalloped apron, complemented by dark metal side handles and a central brass keyhole escutcheon fitted just beneath the lid. Practical dimensions of 56 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 43 cm deep make the chest adaptable for placement in a gentleman's library or hallway. An individual might use the interior storage space for blankets or keepsakes while the flat top surface serves as an accent table or display ledge against a wall.

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Colonial satinwood trunks were crafted during the 18th and 19th centuries, predominantly in regions such as British India and Ceylon, where native tropical hardwoods were utilised by local craftsmen following European design influences. These pieces combined Western functional forms with indigenous timbers known for their shimmering grain.

These trunks typically feature solid exotic timbers like satinwood, teak, or camphorwood, chosen for their durability and natural resistance to pests. Construction techniques include hand-cut joints, heavy brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheon plates, and decorative bracket or scalloped apron bases.

Authentic colonial trunks display characteristic timber grain patterns unique to regional woods such as satinwood, often accompanied by original cast brass hardware. Signs of hand-planing, historic lock mechanisms, and natural wear around the base or handles further confirm age.

A colonial trunk can serve as a functional coffee table in a living space or sit positioned at the foot of a bed for secondary storage. Its warm golden timber tones integrate seamlessly alongside contemporary upholstered seating and natural linen textiles.

Keep the trunk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber from drying or splitting. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the direction of the grain to preserve the woods natural sheen and lustre.
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