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Victorian Mahogany Trunk C.1880
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Victorian Mahogany Trunk C.1880

19th century
Sold 6 June 2025 · The Old Cinema
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Description

A Victorian mahogany trunk dating to around 1880, featuring dovetailed construction and a hinged lid with original brass hardware. The well-proportioned case sits on bun feet and is fitted with brass side handles for ease of movement. Rich patination across the surface highlights the grain of the timber. The interior is left open, suitable for linens, papers or general storage. A versatile piece with functional appeal and period character.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Trunk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1144797
Dealers Internal Reference
46892
Description
A Victorian mahogany trunk dating to around 1880, featuring dovetailed construction and a hinged lid with original brass hardware.
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The well-proportioned case sits on bun feet and is fitted with brass side handles for ease of movement.
The Old Cinema

Rich patination across the surface highlights the grain of the timber. The interior is left open, suitable for linens, papers or general storage. A versatile piece with functional appeal and period character.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Trunk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144797
Dealers Internal Ref
46892
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Trunk C.1880

Archive II A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background. View VIII
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2020
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Items Sold 1,555
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background.
Victorian Mahogany Trunk c.1880
Ref: SA1144797
A rectangular Victorian mahogany trunk with brass side handles and bun feet sits on a neutral floor against a white background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDovetail joints, Brass side handles, Bun feet, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 80.5 cm (32 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Victorian mahogany trunks were crafted during the 19th century, primarily utilised for travel, storage of linens, or safeguarding valuables as households expanded and global trade made exotic hardwoods more accessible.

These trunks typically feature solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timbers, constructed with hand-cut dovetail joints, brass carrying handles, and internal paper or fabric linings.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetailing, genuine patina on the timber, brass hardware with correct casting marks, and secondary woods consistent with 19th-century cabinet making.

A Victorian trunk functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room or at the foot of a bed, providing both practical concealed storage and a contrasting tactile element against contemporary furnishings.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and maintain the finish using microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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