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Large French Pirate Corsair's Chest - Safe - Louis XIV Period - France XVIIth
Large French Pirate Corsair's Chest - Safe - Louis XIV Period - France XVIIth

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 rosettes.

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Pirate Chest

Materials

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Group of American Painted Cast Iron and Polisherd Steel Doorstops.  Circa 1880
Group of American Painted Cast Iron and Polisherd Steel Doorstops.  Circa 1880

Group of American Painted Cast Iron and Polisherd Steel Doorstops. Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Set consist of Scottie, Rabbit, Ram, Swan, Flower basket, Pirate on chest, Frigate Ship, Floral column, Gentleman playing music, and Pair of polished steel floral mounts.

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1880s American Second Empire Antique Pirate Chest

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Early 19th Century German Coffer
Early 19th Century German Coffer

Early 19th Century German Coffer

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H 30 in W 50 in D 27 in

Early 19th Century German Coffer

Located in Raleigh, NC

The year of manufacture is stamped on the front of the chest and would make a great pirates chest. The lock is still operable.

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Early 1800s German Antique Pirate Chest

Hand Painted Pirate Style Early-20th Century Arched Continental "Treasure" Chest
Hand Painted Pirate Style Early-20th Century Arched Continental "Treasure" Chest

Hand Painted Pirate Style Early-20th Century Arched Continental "Treasure" Chest

Located in Ettalong Beach, NSW

Gauchely hand painted and splendidly patinated, pirate style, arch-lidded continental chest. Features "gilt" metal details, convenient metal handles, marvellous ornate paper detailin...

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Pirate Chest

Materials

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Hand-Forged Iron Pirate's Chest with Hand-Painted Maritime Vignettes
Hand-Forged Iron Pirate's Chest with Hand-Painted Maritime Vignettes

Hand-Forged Iron Pirate's Chest with Hand-Painted Maritime Vignettes

Located in Big Flats, NY

18th century antique pirate's chest features hand-forged iron construction with elaborate locking mechanism, hand-painted nautical maritime scenes include tall mast ships, floral and...

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18th Century European Antique Pirate Chest

Materials

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Large 19th Century Continental Chest or Blanket Box
Large 19th Century Continental Chest or Blanket Box

Large 19th Century Continental Chest or Blanket Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Looks like an old pirate's chest! This piece will add character as well as lots of storage to any room.

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19th Century Czech Antique Pirate Chest

Materials

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Pine Iron-Banded Dome Top Strong Box

Pine Iron-Banded Dome Top Strong Box

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H 16 in W 34 in D 17.5 in

Pine Iron-Banded Dome Top Strong Box

Located in Baltimore, MD

This sturdy little dome-top trunk looks just like the pirate chests in sea-faring adventure stories. It is cleverly banded with wrought iron to prevent unauthorized entry and still ...

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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Pirate Chest

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Spaniard Cave A Liqueur/Tantalus Liqueur Wood Box

Spaniard Cave A Liqueur/Tantalus Liqueur Wood Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

Also, it is decorated like a pirate chest treasure box with engraved bronze scrolls and a cross in the outside.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Pirate Chest

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Antique Dome Top Wood Leather Metal Distressed Pirates Treasure Chest Trunk

Antique Dome Top Wood Leather Metal Distressed Pirates Treasure Chest Trunk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique dome top wood leather metal distressed pirates treasure chest trunk. Item features rolling casters, oak wood bands, fitted interior, embossed leather case, very nice antique ...

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19th Century North American Victorian Antique Pirate Chest

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Questions About Antique Pirate Chest

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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