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Antique Captains Chest

English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original
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1770s English George III Antique Captains Chest

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Fruitwood, Rope

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan. This Japanese sea chest, or captain
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Captains Chest

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Iron

Ebony Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A strongbox was a type of travelling chest and these types of boxes were more common in England
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Late 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
periods of travel. From Captain Rogerson’s rank, we are able to date the chest to around 1894. It is
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

Antique Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
H 35.24 in W 37.6 in D 19.1 in
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest. Made in Britain, probably England
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Captains Chest

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Oak

Antique 19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
H 14 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
Large Campaign Chest of Captain 0.W Darch N ° 1 in Camphor Wood from 19th Ce
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large 19th century campaign chest in camphor wood of Captain OW Darch Chest of the English
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& burl walnut chest of drawers with military history These are pretty much the finest quality chest of
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Chest

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Walnut

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Anglo-Chinese hardwood naval officer’s campaign chest. This chest (probably padouk) is of
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1820s Chinese Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Hardwood

Barons Delaware Boston Joined Chest of Drawers, US American Colonial
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Boston chest of drawers with lidded top Ipswich/Boston, Massachusetts, 1650-1670 The wood and wood of
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Mid-17th Century American American Colonial Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

English Late 19th Century Walnut Chest Signed Waring and Gillow Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive English late 19th century walnut chest signed Waring and Gillow
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19th Century English Antique Captains Chest

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Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Camphorwood Russian Sea Captain's Military Campaign Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A 19th Century Campaign style sea captain's military trunk, unbranded. Solid camphorwood, brass
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19th Century Russian Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

William Arthur Breakspeare RBA RBSA ROI, The Captain Of The Guard
By William Arthur Breakspeare
Located in Cheltenham, GB
galleries, popular with female buyers. Perhaps the only males to get off lightly were burly, chest-out
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Captains Chest

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Canvas, Oil

Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service with Provenance 426 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
original Captains Chests. This set was purchased in 1933 by Charles L. Tutt IV and given to his bride
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Early 20th Century Antique Captains Chest

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Sterling Silver

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

Large French Pirate Corsair's Chest - Safe - Louis XIV Period - France XVIIth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional and extremely rare privateer/pirate chest in solid oak. The wood is richly carved with
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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Captains Chest

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Wrought Iron

18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest
Located in York County, PA
Captain Coffins exclaiming: "Don't get too close to the Tiger Chest!" Made of white pine planks, some of
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18th Century American Antique Captains Chest

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Hardwood

Late 19th Century British Officer's Campaign Bed with Original Storage Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century British Army officer's painted pine campaign chest containing original steel
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Steel

Late 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Victorian, 1890
Located in Greven, DE
Antique ship's or captain's secretary, so-called Military Campaign Chest of Drawers England
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Wood and Hand Painted Leather Trunk with Nail Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
camphor-wood chests were originally used by westerners (traders, sea captains, military men) in the early
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19th Century Chinese Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

Portrait of an Officer, Cornelius Johnson, 17th Century Old Masters
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
primarily male fashion accessory. The sash that the sitter wears around his chest, the gorget around his
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Antique Captains Chest

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Oil

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
. Believed to have been used as a maritime sea captains desk. Born in the Mid-Atlantic region of the
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Captains Chest

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Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

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19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century sailor's chest in richly patinated teak, the top opening to reveal a candle till with lid which functions as a support for the open lid, over canted carcass, the co...
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1830s English Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Teak

Antique 19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Japanese Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu 衣装箪笥 (chest of drawers with doors)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Remarkable wooden Kantô kannon’biraki ishô’dansu (cabinet of drawers with hinged doors) in two sections equipped with striking iron hardware. Fully restored, cleaned and waxed. The ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Captains Chest

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Iron

Russian Fabergé Style Silver Gilt and Enamel Photo Frame
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The central circular photograph surrounded by a band of diamonds, set on a circular blue guilloché enamel panel surmounted by a crown and with floral decoration within a silver gilt ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Captains Chest

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Diamond, Silver, Enamel

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a slanted top strengthened by metal hardware reinforcements. The front displays lightl...
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19th Century Indian Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Captains Chest

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Marble, Bronze

Anglo-Indian Style Mango Wood Four-Drawer Chest with Foliage Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo-Indian style four-drawer chest with foliage-themed bone inlaid décor. This Anglo-Indian style four-drawer chest is an exquisite embodiment of craftsmanship and artistry. Its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Antique Captains Chest

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Bone, Wood

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century camphor wood campaign chest, This is a beautiful looking and fine quality camphor wood campaign chest, the interior shows signs of the old green base that has been...
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1870s Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

Haeger Rounded Edge Burgundy Postmodern Vide Poche
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Haeger vide poche catchall. Bold rounded edges make this a standout piece, burgundy color is versatile and pairs nicely with many other colors. Perfect for a coffee table,...
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1980s American Post-Modern Antique Captains Chest

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Kuruma tansu - cabinet on wheels. These were used to store belongings and the wheels made them easy to move outside during house fires, which were very common in Japan where ...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu
Antique Japanese Karuma Tansu
H 58.25 in W 67 in D 19.75 in
George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature Chests" series. Herman Miller production, design 1952, marketing 1952-1963. White pa...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Antique Captains Chest

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Aluminum

Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides, and back. The front panels have added X form decorative pieces and all frames have ...
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Captains Chest

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Iron

19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina....
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Captains Chest

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Bronze, Ormolu

Anglo-Indian Mango Wood Four-Drawer Chest with Floral Themed Bone Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Anglo Indian style mango wood chest with four drawers, floral themed bone inlay and bone hardware. Immerse your home in the vibrant artistry and rich heritage of Anglo-Indian craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Antique Captains Chest

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Bone, Wood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe marble top commode. Nicely patterned book matched cedar veneer over pine with black painted accents. Five dovetailed drawers including a hidden d...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Captains Chest

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Marble

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode
H 38.25 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful 19th century Japanese Laquer Tansu chest on a custom metal base Two drawers with metal hardware in great condition Born in Japan, this wooden chest is a good ex...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Captains Chest

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Metal

19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest
H 42 in W 37 in D 18 in
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...
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20th Century Korean Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

Recent Sales

Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest
By Sado Craftsmen
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large ships chest from Sado Island. Nice original patina.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Captains Chest

Antique Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest
Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest
H 19 in W 17 in D 21 in
19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest
Located in Cambridgeshire, GB
Fine early 19th century Captains campaign writing chest, the mahogany brass bound box with brass
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Early 19th Century English Antique Captains Chest

Antique 19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest
19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest
H 8.27 in W 20.08 in D 11.82 in
19th Century British Army Officers Trunk
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century British Officers Trunk -- Inscribed "CAPTAIN DOUGLAS JENKINS"In White Paint. Both
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19th Century British Anglo Raj Antique Captains Chest

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Iron

19th Century British Army  Officers Trunk
19th Century British Army  Officers Trunk
H 15 in W 30.5 in D 18.5 in
Wooden Sea Chest with Admiral "E.W Eberle" Stamped on Front and Back
Located in Billerica, MA
Wooden sea chest with admiral "E.W Eberle" stamped on front and back, late 19th century. Piece was
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Late 19th Century American Antique Captains Chest

Coffin - New Zealand by J.S. Klauber - Etching / engraving - 18th Century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Nieuw-Zeeland' - Small coffin / chest carved by the inhabitants of New Zealand. Description: From a
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1790s Contemporary Antique Captains Chest

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Engraving

Blanc De Chine, Whistle in the Form of Standing European Gentleman, circa 1700
Located in London, GB
chest with his right hand and a fan or baton, wearing a long buttoned coat, ballooned breeches and
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Captains Chest

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, Middlesex
IV for the Royal Collection in 1738 from Captain Guillame de Brouwer of the ship Sleswig. This ship
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1730s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Captains Chest

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Lacquer

19th c. English, Mahogany Captain's Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful, mahogany captain's chest with brass pulls.
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19th Century English Antique Captains Chest

Late 19th Century English Captains Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th century English captains chest. Locks were installed on the top three drawers to keep
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Late 19th Century European Antique Captains Chest

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Walnut

Late 19th Century English Captains Chest
Late 19th Century English Captains Chest
H 51.75 in W 58 in D 27.25 in
Brass Stud Decorated Leather Sea Captain's Chest on Stand, circa 1810-1820
Located in Essex, MA
An antique brass stud decorated sea captain's chest on stand, circa 1810-1820, ideal as a side
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

English Mahogany Campaign Captain's Chest, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lower part with two drawers, upper part with large drawer, two small ones and the central one that opens up to form a desk with drawers, compartments and leather top. The floor is ra...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Captains Chest

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Mahogany

Captain's Chest in Solid Mahogany, England, 1880-1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ships chest of drawers in solid mahogany with original brass handles and locks. Flaps and drawers
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Late 19th Century English Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

Ship Captain's Style Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
This fanciful copy of a ship captain's chest was hand-painted in the late 19th Century for the
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

Ship Captain's Style Chest
Ship Captain's Style Chest
H 48 in W 41 in D 19 in
Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine early 19th century sailor’s or sea captain’s chest of canted form, the top with molded edge
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Captains Chest

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Teak

Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest
Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest
H 18 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
Small Leather Bound Brass Decorated Trunk on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century leather bound brass stud decorated and mounted wooden sea captain's chest, mounted
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Captains Chest

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Chest with Bookcase Top, circa 1840
Located in Milford, NH
A unique form three-piece Anglo-Indian rosewood Campaign chest, possibly a sea captain’s chest or
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Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Captains Chest

Materials

Brass

BRITISH CAMPAIGN CHEST
Located in New York, NY
From the 1800's, a teak wood two-part Campaign chest with brass inset handles. Typical of British
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19th Century English Antique Captains Chest

BRITISH CAMPAIGN CHEST
BRITISH CAMPAIGN CHEST
H 41.5 in W 42 in D 18.5 in
Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
As if in the Royal Navy this three drawer antique chest is enjoying a new life as Captain L. C
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19th Century American Edwardian Antique Captains Chest

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Hardwood

Painted Chest of Drawers
Painted Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 32 in D 16 in
Large and Beautiful Green Painted Nautical Chest Dated 1841
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very large and heavy 19th century pitch pine chest which has been beautifully painted with an
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19th Century Antique Captains Chest

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Pine

Antique Chinese Chest Luggage Box Carved Camphor Wood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Chinese carved chest crafted from camphor wood Very detailed carving showing Chinese junk
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Early 1800s Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

19th Century Georgian Sea Captain’s Brass Bound Chest, HMS Sirius, c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th century Georgian brass bound mahogany chest, with graduated rope handles and
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19th Century Georgian Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode with Gilt Bronze Hardware
Located in Wichita, KS
Sandeshult. It belonged to Captain Key from Edshults Manor in Småland. Emma Bergström Andelius.".  
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Captains Chest

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Bronze

George III Mahogany Tallboy in the Manner of Robert Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
joined the army at 14. He made Captain in 1784 serving in the West Indies throughout the French
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1760s English George III Antique Captains Chest

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Mahogany

Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
reinforcements. Typically owned by captains and ship-owners, sea chests were used to display elevated social
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Captains Chest

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Iron

Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800
Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800
H 14.25 in W 12.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Chinese Chest Luggage Box Carved Camphor Wood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Chinese carved chest crafted from camphor wood Very detailed carving showing Chinese junk
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Early 19th Century Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Leather Trunk with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
camphor-wood chests were originally used by westerners (traders, sea captains, military men) in the early
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19th Century Chinese Antique Captains Chest

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Metal, Brass

Admiral Bingham’s naval cabinet from HMS Sceptre, 1806
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
chest of three long drawers, similarly edged and with the original brass handles, all raised upon
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Early 1800s English Antique Captains Chest

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Satinwood

Portrait of an Officer c.1870
Located in London, GB
or hussars. An old inscription on the verso identifies the sitter as “Captain von Lanke” of the 12th
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Captains Chest

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of an Officer c.1870
Portrait of an Officer c.1870
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 3.55 in
Oil Painting Portrait of Lord Edward Grenfell, 1st Baron St Just (1870-1941)
By Oswald Birley
Located in London, GB
January 1917, Birley was promoted to the rank of Captain and transferred to the Intelligence Corps. He was
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Captains Chest

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Oil

Walnut Veneer on Oak Strong Box 'Coffre Fort' or 'Captain's Chest, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A walnut veneer on oak strong box (Coffre Fort) or 'captain's chest with brass mounts North-West
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Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Captains Chest

Materials

Brass

American Maritime Sea Captain's Chest from the Sloop Atalanta, circa 1780
Located in Miami, FL
This exemplary American maritime chest bears the following inscription on the bottom of the center
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Captains Chest

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Poplar, Mahogany

Fine Kingwood Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
secret compartments to hide the most important notes. A strongbox was a type of travelling chest and
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Late 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Captains Chest

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Ship Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Outstanding ship Captain's sea chest in either teak or cedar with all original brass fittings and
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

Outstanding Ship Captain's Sea Chest
Outstanding Ship Captain's Sea Chest
H 24.5 in W 47.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique English Nautical Captain N Lord Ship Green Painted Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English nautical captain N. Lord Clipper ship green painted blanket chest trunk. Item
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood Dated 1872
Located in Brussels, Brussels
see the date, the name of the captain who owned the chest as well as the name of the boat. The
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood Dated 1872
Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood Dated 1872
H 19.69 in W 41.34 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Very special antique campaign chest of drawers from England. The case has a casket externally with
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Late 19th Century English Antique Captains Chest

Chinese Camphor Antique Chest Luggage Box Table, 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Chinese camphor-wood chests were originally used by westerners (traders, sea captains, military men) in
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1920s Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

19th Century English Anglo Chinese Teak Campaign Style Desk / Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Anglo-Chinese ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. Fitted with a secretary drawer
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Brass

Gillows 'Attr.', Six 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Dining Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Davenport desk, a compact ladies’ desk the Gillows made for Captain Davenport. They also manufactured chests
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Captains Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 19th century China Trade Sea Captain's chest, circa 1880. Aluminum banding and steel handles
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Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Captains Chest

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Aluminum, Steel

old sea captains chest
Located in Seattle, WA
a m a z i n g... in every way... the color and patina and remarkable.

photos by john granen
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Early 20th Century American Antique Captains Chest

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Wood

old sea captains chest
old sea captains chest
H 21.25 in W 40 in D 25 in
19th c Teakwood Captain's Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome smaller campaign chest that is constructed in two parts.
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19th Century English Antique Captains Chest

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Teak

19th c Teakwood Captain's Chest
19th c Teakwood Captain's Chest
H 38 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
Ship Captain's Style Chest
Located in Alexandria, VA
This fanciful copy of a ship captain's chest was hand-painted in the late 19th Century for the
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19th Century English Antique Captains Chest

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Pine

Ship Captain's Style  Chest
Ship Captain's Style  Chest
H 37 in W 35.5 in D 16.5 in
19th C. Nautical Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C.Italian Carved Oak & Brass Bound Nautical Captain's Chest
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19th Century Italian Antique Captains Chest

19th C. Nautical Chest
19th C. Nautical Chest
H 20 in W 32 in D 20 in
Mahogany Captain's Chestof Drawers Desk
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Adolph Frederick (king of Sweden 1751-71) period Captain's Commode Desk. Imagine the
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Captains Chest

Louis XV Sea Captain's Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
A two-drawer walnut Sea Captain's commode with cabriol legs, original brass drawer pulls and
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Captains Chest

Louis XV Sea Captain's Commode
Louis XV Sea Captain's Commode
H 30.5 in W 49 in D 25.5 in
Antique Oak Chest Coffer Trunk Blanket Box Carved Early 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A 19th century large carved country oak coffer chest or blanket box, the rectangular hinged top
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19th Century English Gothic Antique Captains Chest

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Oak

Japanese Ships Captain's Safe Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
A fine Japanese ship's chest, funa dansu, crafted of kiri (paulownia) wood. The chest was used to
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19th Century Japanese Antique Captains Chest

Japanese Ships Captain's Safe Chest
Japanese Ships Captain's Safe Chest
H 17.5 in W 15.25 in D 19 in
17th Century Iron Armada Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Painted iron chest bound with iron straps with hasps and pierced false escutcheon and twin writhen
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Captains Chest

17th Century Iron Armada Chest
17th Century Iron Armada Chest
H 17.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Iron Nuremberg Chest 17th / Coffre
Located in Haguenau, FR
These chests of iron were manufactured between the sixteenth and the eighteenth century, equipped
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Captains Chest

Iron Nuremberg  Chest  17th / Coffre
Iron Nuremberg  Chest  17th / Coffre
H 18.12 in W 32.68 in D 18.51 in
Antique Indo-Portoguese Trunk, 19th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
This piece tells a story: an antique chest that combines the Portuguese colonial style and the
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1880s Indian Empire Antique Captains Chest

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Indo-Portoguese Trunk, 19th Century
Antique Indo-Portoguese Trunk, 19th Century
H 43.31 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Backstool, Rhode Island, 1790-1810
Located in Providence, RI
Captain Henry Lay Champlin House, Property from the Collection of Geoffrey Paul, 4 August 2002, lot 637
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19th Century American Federal Antique Captains Chest

Amazing 19th Century Portrait of Civil War Colonel Robert Shaw by Eastman Johnso
By Eastman Johnson
Located in Gallatin, TN
!” He mounted a parapet and urged his men forward, but was shot through the chest three times and died
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19th Century American Realist Antique Captains Chest

Materials

Oil

Amazing 19th Century Portrait of Civil War Colonel Robert Shaw by Eastman Johnso
By Eastman Johnson
Located in Gallatin, TN
!” He mounted a parapet and urged his men forward, but was shot through the chest three times and died
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19th Century Antique Captains Chest

Materials

Oil

Large 19th Century English Camphor Wood Captain's Chest or Trunk
Located in Heath, MA
An especially large and handsome late 19th century brass-bound camphor wood captain's chest from
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Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Captains Chest

Materials

Brass

Watercolour of Austen's Cabin on HMS Winchester
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
chest with a full secretaire drawer open. It is squeezed in between a chest which is fitted for washing
Category

19th Century English Antique Captains Chest

Antique Desk Gillows of Lancaster 19th Century Victorian Solid Oak, 1860
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
ladies desk first produced for captain Davenport. Gillows also made linen presses, chest of drawers
Category

Early 1800s Victorian Antique Captains Chest

Materials

Oak

anglo indian circa 1750 ivory miniature chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was a close friend of Captain james Cook "the navigator"
Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Captains Chest

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Antique Captains Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique captains chest available at 1stDibs. An antique captains chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique captains chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique captains chest made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique captains chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Howard and Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Captains Chest?

An antique captains chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,400, while the lowest priced sells for $1,339 and the highest can go for as much as $16,400.