It was listed by Hingstons of Wilton. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the 1920s.
The Grovelly Chest
Here we have this leather covered and brass studded linen chest.
The brass shaped decorative plates to the exterior are original to this piece.
The top and front, with panels of quilted leather, decorative studwork with brass capped nails. The sides also with brass plate carrying handles, and finishing on turned mahogany feet.
In the Regency period and also the Elizabethan era this type of work was very popular, but even then, only afforded by the very wealthy.
More than 3500 studs were patiently tapped in by hand, by our own craftsperson. A laborious task, but the finished product created tremendous pride in the final finish of this unique chest.
This blanket box is a one off, and cannot be repeated. It is unique to Hingstons, and therefore cannot be purchased anywhere else in the world.
107cms wide (42ins)
57cms deep (22 1/2ins)
62.5cms high (24 1/2ins)
Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the 1920s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page
Brass and Leather Bound Chest in the Regency Manner
