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What is a sea chest?

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What is a sea chest?
A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Welsh sailor's sea chest with canted sides. Painted red chest has black canvas top embossed with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest This a good and interesting piece, the box has been
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Rustic Blanket Chests

19th C. Paint Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine sea chest in original finish. Exterior of lid decorated with incised and painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine, Paint

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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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique European Oak Dome Top Blanket Storage Sea Chest Immigrants Trunk 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century oak chest or trunk. Designed to serve as a container for sea transport
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Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Blanket Chests

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Oak

19th Century Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Decorated Sea Chest, having a hinged lid with breadboard edges, above a dovetailed
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

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