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Antique Teak and Brass Sea Man's Trunk
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Antique Teak and Brass Sea Man's Trunk

19th century
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A fine quality brass bound teak trunk in great condition all original and ready to place in your home UK mainland delivery £60 thank you for looking 38 inches long x17 deep x16 tall

Date of Manufacture

Antiquus has dated this Antique Teak Sea Chest to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09703135
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-cut dovetails with visible scribe marks: traditional nineteenth-century bench joinery.
Brass corner brackets fixed with slotted screws: standard naval campaign construction.
Heavy iron drop handles on side plates: made for sea transport.
Dense straight grain on solid boards: typical of teak marine furniture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243305
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Description
A fine quality brass bound teak trunk in great condition all original and ready to place in your home UK mainland delivery £60 thank you for looking 38 inches long x17 deep x16 tall
Date of Manufacture

Antiquus has dated this Antique Teak Sea Chest to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09703135
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-cut dovetails with visible scribe marks: traditional nineteenth-century bench joinery.
Brass corner brackets fixed with slotted screws: standard naval campaign construction.
Heavy iron drop handles on side plates: made for sea transport.
Dense straight grain on solid boards: typical of teak marine furniture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243305
Antiquus
Antiquus
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

50 years of dealing in antique furniture and associated items

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Archive I A rectangular warm brown teak sea chest featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and dovetail joinery.

Antique Teak and Brass Sea Man's Trunk

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A rectangular warm brown teak sea chest featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and dovetail joinery.
Antique teak and brass sea man's trunk
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A rectangular warm brown teak sea chest featuring reinforced brass corner brackets and dovetail joinery.
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  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Maritime
  • MaterialTeak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner mounts, Dovetail joints, Flush latch fitting

This nineteenth-century Victorian maritime seaman's trunk brings historical character to any interior, functioning as a practical storage chest or an accent table in a living room, bedroom, or study. Constructed from warm brown teak, the piece displays a rich timber grain complemented by polished brass hardware. Visible details include reinforced brass corner mounts on the lid, exposed dovetail joints at the corners, a central flush latch fitting on the front, and a sturdy moulded base. The wood exhibits gentle signs of age and natural wear consistent with authentic period use. Measuring 96 cm long by 43 cm deep by 40 cm tall, the trunk offers substantial internal capacity while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for modern home placement.

FAQs

A sea mans trunk or sea chest is a heavy-duty wooden container designed historically for sailors and naval officers to store personal possessions while onboard a vessel.

These trunks were constructed from durable, moisture-resistant timbers like teak or camphor wood and were fitted with dovetail joinery and brass corner mounts for extra structural strength.

Authentic pieces feature recessed or flush brass fittings designed to prevent snagging on ship interiors, exposed dovetail joint construction, and signs of natural surface wear and metal oxidisation.

A sea chest can function as a central coffee table in a living room, placed at the foot of a bed for linen storage, or positioned as an accent piece in a study or entrance hall.

To maintain the wood, apply clear beeswax polish periodically along the timber grain, keep the chest away from direct heat sources, and wipe metal mounts gently with a dry lint-free cloth.
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