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Good Sized Mid 19th Century Oak Silver Chest.
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Good Sized Mid 19th Century Oak Silver Chest.

19th century
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Mid 19th century oak metal bound silver chest

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Silver Chest to the 1850s.

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SA1113979
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Description
Mid 19th century oak metal bound silver chest
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Silver Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1113979
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A mid-19th century dark oak silver chest featuring heavy iron corner straps, metal banding, split lid design, and side handles.
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Archive I A mid-19th century dark oak silver chest featuring heavy iron corner straps, metal banding, split lid design, and side handles.

Good Sized Mid 19th Century Oak Silver Chest.

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A mid-19th century dark oak silver chest featuring heavy iron corner straps, metal banding, split lid design, and side handles.
Good sized mid 19th century oak silver chest.
Ref: SA1113979
A mid-19th century dark oak silver chest featuring heavy iron corner straps, metal banding, split lid design, and side handles.
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  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsIron corner straps, Metal banding, Heavy side handles, Split lid
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This Victorian oak silver chest from the mid 19th century brings practical storage and traditional presence to a gentleman's library or study. Constructed from dark brown oak, the piece displays a distinctive split lid design alongside heavy iron corner straps and metal banding across the surface. Two large metal side handles facilitate movement, while visible scuffs and surface wear tell of its working history. The chest measures 65 cm high by 95 cm wide and 57 cm deep. Position this trunk beneath a window or against a panelled wall to store blankets, books or seasonal accessories out of sight. The dark timber grain complements leather armchairs and dark wood shelving, fitting naturally into traditional studies, dressing rooms or spacious hallways. The robust iron hardware secures the edges while adding industrial texture to the domestic interior, creating a practical surface for resting books or display items while maintaining an orderly aesthetic.

FAQs

Silver chests were heavy-duty storage trunks designed during the 18th and 19th centuries to protect valuable family silverware, plate, and valuables during transit or long-term household storage.

These chests were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, reinforced with heavy iron corner straps, metal bands, and durable iron carrying handles.

Authentic period examples feature hand-forged ironwork, heavy iron side carrying handles, hand-cut dovetail joints, and often remnant baize lining or specialised internal compartments.

A silver chest functions exceptionally well as a characterful coffee table, a statement storage trunk at the foot of a bed, or a foundational accent piece in a hallway.

Apply high-quality beeswax polish sparingly to the oak surfaces to preserve the patination, and wipe iron fittings with a dry cloth or light wax to prevent oxidisation.
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