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Antique Oak Silver Chest

19th century
Sold 26 July 2025 · Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Description

An antique silver chest dating to the late 19th century. The chest is made from English quarter sawn oak, it features iron bounding to the edge with some losses at the base, two original iron handles at either side and brass plaque showing name of original owner. In good original condition with the chest taking on a wonderful patina and colour to the oak.

Width - 91cm

Depth - 58cm

Height - 69.7cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
69.7cm (27.44")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Silver Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1142954
Description
An antique silver chest dating to the late 19th century. The chest is made from English quarter sawn oak, it features iron bounding to the edge with some losses at the base, two original iron handles at either side and brass plaque showing name of original owner. In good original condition with the chest taking on a wonderful patina and colour to the oak.

Width - 91cm

Depth - 58cm

Height - 69.7cm

Height
69.7cm (27.44")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Arthur Rawes Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Silver Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1142954
Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Arthur Rawes Antiques

Arthur Rawes Antiques
Telephone 07548 050358
Location
Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage
Willows lane
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3SS
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rawesrec
Verified Since Mar 2022
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Items Sold 338
Arthur Rawes Antiques
Arthur Rawes Antiques
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Location: Unit 4 Willows Lane Garage, Willows lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3SS, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An antique dark oak silver chest featuring heavy iron straps, corner brackets, and forged side handles.
Antique Oak Silver Chest
Ref: SA1142954
An antique dark oak silver chest featuring heavy iron straps, corner brackets, and forged side handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsIron strapwork, Forged drop handles, Brass plaque, Corner brackets
  • SizeH 69.7 cm (27 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

FAQs

Antique silver chests were traditionally manufactured to securely store and transport valuable family silverware, flatware, and hollowware, often lined with baize or velvet to prevent tarnishing and scratching.

These pieces were typically built from dense hardwoods like English oak, reinforced with hand-forged iron strapping, corner plates, and heavy-duty carrying handles to withstand heavy loads and travel.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-hammered iron nails, original working locks or escutcheons, and natural timber oxidisation and patina consistent with age.

An antique silver chest can function effectively as a coffee table in a living room, providing both a focal point and hidden storage space, or positioned at the foot of a bed.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood and protect the ironwork.
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