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19th Century Victorian Period Pine Travelling Trunk Circa 1870
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19th Century Victorian Period Pine Travelling Trunk Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Whites Antiques
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19th Century Victorian Period Pine Travelling Trunk circa 1870

H: 62cm (24.4") | W: 89cm (35") | D: 55cm (21.7")

This 19th-century English pine and iron-bound shipping trunk dates to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870. It features a superb presentation that highlights its distinctive and versatile design, showcasing a desirable aged patina and remaining in good original condition.

The stained pine exhibits fine grain interest and deep caramel hues, while the trunk is bound throughout with cast iron straps and braced with sturdy pine supports. Please note that the lock is not functioning, and the key is absent. The painted interior offers generous storage space, making it practical for various uses. The trunk is equipped with a pair of thick leather handles for easy transport and stands upon four small iron castors, set at each corner for enhanced mobility. The hardware is original and in great shape, while the original leather handles and straps are also well-preserved. The top corners are protected with beautifully contoured hardware that wraps around for added durability. The hardwood slats are similarly protected with classic hardware.

This fascinating antique chest boasts a superb appearance and a functional interior. It features solid joints and construction and is delivered ready for use in your home. The exceptional craftsmanship of this trunk makes it a true treasure - both well-built and aesthetically pleasing, it is a useful addition to any space.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this Victorian Pine Travelling Trunk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163114
Dealers Internal Reference
AS002
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Description
19th Century Victorian Period Pine Travelling Trunk circa 1870

H: 62cm (24.4") | W: 89cm (35") | D: 55cm (21.7")

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This 19th-century English pine and iron-bound shipping trunk dates to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870.
Whites Antiques

It features a superb presentation that highlights its distinctive and versatile design, showcasing a desirable aged patina and remaining in good original condition.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Victorian pine travelling trunk featuring iron banding, protective corner brackets, twin leather straps, and a central iron lock.
fig 1. 19th Century Victorian Period Pine Travelling Trunk Circa 1870

The stained pine exhibits fine grain interest and deep caramel hues, while the trunk is bound throughout with cast iron straps and braced with sturdy pine supports. Please note that the lock is not functioning, and the key is absent. The painted interior offers generous storage space, making it practical for various uses. The trunk is equipped with a pair of thick leather handles for easy transport and stands upon four small iron castors, set at each corner for enhanced mobility. The hardware is original and in great shape, while the original leather handles and straps are also well-preserved. The top corners are protected with beautifully contoured hardware that wraps around for added durability. The hardwood slats are similarly protected with classic hardware.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century Victorian pine travelling trunk featuring iron banding, protective corner brackets, twin leather straps, and a central iron lock.
fig 2. 19th Century Victorian Period Pine Travelling Trunk Circa 1870

This fascinating antique chest boasts a superb appearance and a functional interior. It features solid joints and construction and is delivered ready for use in your home. The exceptional craftsmanship of this trunk makes it a true treasure - both well-built and aesthetically pleasing, it is a useful addition to any space.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this Victorian Pine Travelling Trunk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163114
Dealers Internal Ref
AS002
Whites Antiques
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Victorian pine travelling trunk featuring iron banding, protective corner brackets, twin leather straps, and a central iron lock. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Victorian Period Pine Travelling Trunk Circa 1870

Archive II A nineteenth-century Victorian pine travelling trunk featuring iron banding, protective corner brackets, twin leather straps, and a central iron lock. View II
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Telephone 07717 321455
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Unit 10 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century Victorian pine travelling trunk featuring iron banding, protective corner brackets, twin leather straps, and a central iron lock.
19th Century Victorian Period Pine Travelling Trunk circa 1870
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A nineteenth-century Victorian pine travelling trunk featuring iron banding, protective corner brackets, twin leather straps, and a central iron lock.
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  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPine, Iron, Leather
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsIron banding, Leather straps, Metal corner brackets
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian travelling trunk is made from pine with iron banding, protective corner brackets, twin leather straps, and a central iron lock. The timber displays a honey brown finish with dark iron hardware and brown leather accents, while the surface shows a weathered patina with visible grain and scattered marks from use. Measuring 62 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, it provides a practical storage solution for the home. In contemporary interiors, this chest functions well as a decorative coffee table in a living room, an accent piece at the end of a bed, or a storage chest in a hallway or study. The hinged lid opens to reveal an internal compartment for blankets, linens, or everyday clutter.

FAQs

A Victorian travelling trunk is a heavy-duty portable storage chest designed in the late nineteenth century to transport clothing and personal belongings via rail, ship, or carriage.

These trunks were typically constructed from durable softwoods like pine, reinforced with iron or brass banding, metal corner brackets, riveted studs, and heavy leather securing straps to withstand long journeys.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery, heavy wrought or cast iron hardware, hand-riveted straps, natural patina, and age-related wear or oxidisation on metal and leather elements.

A pine travelling trunk works well as a statement coffee table in a living room, a blanket chest at the foot of a bed, or a functional storage piece in an entryway.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically to preserve the finish, while treating leather elements with specialized conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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