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Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest
Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest

Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest

$2,475

H 17 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

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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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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Brass

Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl
Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl

Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl

$891Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.52 in Dm 11.42 in

Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl

Located in Casteren, NL

often decorated their homes with intricately crafted oak furniture. Some pieces, like sailors' chests

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Sailors Chest

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Steel

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

$3,000

H 21 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in

Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Sailor's Large Brass-bound Camphor Wood Sea or Campaign Chest, Mid-19th Century. A

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock
Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock

Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock

$675

H 9 in W 14 in D 10 in

Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock

Located in Doylestown, PA

Personal writing/document campaign style chest or sailor's ditty box in pine with carry handles

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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Sailors Chest

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Metal

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

$1,990

H 22.5 in W 41 in D 20.5 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

. It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it. This chest has detailed

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

$1,842Sale Price|45% Off

H 24 in W 41 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it. This chest has detailed two tone

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest

$1,497Sale Price|50% Off

H 24 in W 40 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Dragon Camphor wood Hope Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it. This chest has detailed

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

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Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest
Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest

Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest

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H 18 in W 37.5 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 Sailors Chest

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Teak

19th Century Sailor's Chest with Original Paint and Rope Beckets
19th Century Sailor's Chest with Original Paint and Rope Beckets

19th Century Sailor's Chest with Original Paint and Rope Beckets

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H 15.25 in W 29.25 in D 16 in

19th Century Sailor's Chest with Original Paint and Rope Beckets

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century sailor's chest in original green-blue paint with red shoe and top moldings. Finished

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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Sailors Chest

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Rope, Pine, Paint

Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest
Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest

Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest

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H 8 in W 19 in D 9.5 in

Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest

Located in Montreal, QC

Chinese Export small leather covered wood box with brass strapping and nailheads, the compartmented interior lined in velvet.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Sailors Chest

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Brass

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest
19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

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H 19 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest circa 1870. Rare german maritime sailors chest

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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Mahogany, Paint

Antique Early 19th Century Becketed Maine Sea Chest in Original Blue Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Becketed Maine Sea Chest in Original Blue Paint

Antique Early 19th Century Becketed Maine Sea Chest in Original Blue Paint

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H 15 in W 40 in D 16 in

Antique Early 19th Century Becketed Maine Sea Chest in Original Blue Paint

Located in Westfield, MA

. Inside the chest, the till features charming pencil decorations hand-drawn by the sailor, offering a rare

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Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Sailors Chest

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Pine

19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.
19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.

19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.

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H 15.75 in W 34.5 in D 18 in

19th Century Sailor's Decorated Sea Chest, signed.

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Sailor's Sea Chest, Late 19th Century, a British sailor's sea chest made from tropic

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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Sailors Chest

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Hardwood

American White Pine Sailor's Nautical Traveling Chest, Circa 1810
American White Pine Sailor's Nautical Traveling Chest, Circa 1810

American White Pine Sailor's Nautical Traveling Chest, Circa 1810

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H 25 in W 42.25 in D 21.25 in

American White Pine Sailor's Nautical Traveling Chest, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American white pine sailor's nautical traveling chest with upper hinged top, exposed dovetailing

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1810s American American Colonial Antique Sailors Chest

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Wrought Iron

Large Antique Dusky Peachy Pink Painted Sailor's Sea Chest, 19Th Century
Large Antique Dusky Peachy Pink Painted Sailor's Sea Chest, 19Th Century

Large Antique Dusky Peachy Pink Painted Sailor's Sea Chest, 19Th Century

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H 21.26 in W 40.16 in D 25.2 in

Large Antique Dusky Peachy Pink Painted Sailor's Sea Chest, 19Th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE PAINTED SEAMAN’S TRUNK/COFFEE TABLE A decorative and useful chest of large proportions

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Sailors Chest

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest

19th Century Seaman's Chest

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H 15.5 in W 33 in L 15.5 in

19th Century Seaman's Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

sailor who took this chest to sea. These chests contained all the worldly possessions a sailor would take

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Pine

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

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H 23 in W 26.63 in D 14.5 in

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Also known as "ship's chests" because sailors and merchants used them. Black iron hardware, keyaki

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sailors Chest

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

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H 20.5 in W 36 in D 18 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Hope Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

well constructed with a lot of brass angle inside chest to reinforce the joint. It was sailor's hope

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wooden Trunk, Hope Chest
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wooden Trunk, Hope Chest

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wooden Trunk, Hope Chest

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H 20 in W 43 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wooden Trunk, Hope Chest

Located in Pomona, CA

100 years old history. It was sailor's hope chest with all the sailor's best wishes and hopes in it

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest

19th Century Seaman's Chest

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H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in

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

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1830s English Campaign Antique Sailors Chest

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Teak

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest
19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

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H 19 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest circa 1870. Rare german maritime sailors chest

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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Mahogany, Paint

19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest

19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest

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H 18.5 in W 32 in D 19.75 in

19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

handles were generally tied by the seaman who owned the chest and would illustrate the sailor's seamanship

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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Brass

Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

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H 11.5 in W 32 in D 15 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 20th century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign chest, WW I or WW II vintage, a sailor's camphor

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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box
Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box

Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box

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H 16.5 in W 37.5 in D 19 in

Antique Pine Wood Sailors Sea Chest Dovetailed Constructed Trunk Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pine wood sailors sea chest dovetailed constructed trunk box. Item features dovetail

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Sailors Chest

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Pine

1800s British Sailors Sea Chest Trunk Painted Whaling Scene Flags Rope Beckets
1800s British Sailors Sea Chest Trunk Painted Whaling Scene Flags Rope Beckets

1800s British Sailors Sea Chest Trunk Painted Whaling Scene Flags Rope Beckets

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H 16.63 in W 36 in D 18 in

1800s British Sailors Sea Chest Trunk Painted Whaling Scene Flags Rope Beckets

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Antique British monogrammed sailors sea chest / trunk with original very detailed braided rope

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19th Century British British Colonial Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest

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H 18 in W 40.75 in D 20.25 in

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

19th century Welsh seaman's chest with original painting of the sailor's ship on the underside of

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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Teak

Painted Sailor's Chest
Painted Sailor's Chest

Painted Sailor's Chest

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H 22 in W 40 in D 22 in

Painted Sailor's Chest

Located in Sheffield, MA

Sailor’s chest in original blue paint, with hand-forged iron hinges. The chest is decorated with a

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19th Century American Antique Sailors Chest

Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key
Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key

Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key

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H 14.88 in W 12.5 in D 16.88 in

Antique Compact Chinese Seaman’s Chest with Locks and Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

A compact and portable antique Chinese seaman’s or sailor’s chest with drawers, locks, and rare

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Sailors Chest

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Iron

Folk Art Sailors Chest
Folk Art Sailors Chest

Folk Art Sailors Chest

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H 18 in W 30 in D 18.5 in

Folk Art Sailors Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

Amazing 19th century Folk Art Sailor's Chest. The exterior of chest is entirely covered with

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

Antique Middle Eastern Brass-Clad Wood Sailor’s Chest
Antique Middle Eastern Brass-Clad Wood Sailor’s Chest

Antique Middle Eastern Brass-Clad Wood Sailor’s Chest

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H 18.88 in W 43.5 in D 19 in

Antique Middle Eastern Brass-Clad Wood Sailor’s Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

An enchanting Middle Eastern antique wood chest with drawers that features wonderfully executed

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Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Sailors Chest

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Brass

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Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

$3,284

H 14 in W 31.5 in D 15 in

Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoratio...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Sailors Chest

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$116,121

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

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Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Sailors Chest

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Wrought Iron

Antique Studded Zanzibar Chest, African, Carriage Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1850
Antique Studded Zanzibar Chest, African, Carriage Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1850

Antique Studded Zanzibar Chest, African, Carriage Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1850

$2,819

H 13.39 in W 30.71 in D 13.59 in

Antique Studded Zanzibar Chest, African, Carriage Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique studded Zanzibar chest. An African, mahogany and brass decorated carriage trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A fine example of 19th century t...

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1850s Zanzibari Tribal Antique Sailors Chest

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Brass

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

$10,432Sale Price|41% Off

H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 in

Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used ar...

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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Antique Sailors Chest

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

$29,637

H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sailors Chest

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood

Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood

$2,193

H 18.9 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in

Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb large navy chest oe campaign chest from the beginning of the 20th century in camphor wood English navy chest with its typical fittings of this style of furniture and its carry...

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Early 20th Century British Campaign Antique Sailors Chest

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Fruitwood

Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk

Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk

$2,375

H 22.05 in W 37.21 in D 17.72 in

Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk

Located in Miami, FL

1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throughout A good looking and well made piece, this is a medium size, ideal for storage linens or...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Camphor Wood Chest with Carved Design
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Camphor Wood Chest with Carved Design

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Camphor Wood Chest with Carved Design

$956Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 39 in D 18 in

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Camphor Wood Chest with Carved Design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large carved Oriental Camphor wood chest This carved chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is similar to Mahogany it is a hard wood whi...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

1747 Six Plank Chest
1747 Six Plank Chest

1747 Six Plank Chest

$1,850

H 18.25 in W 42 in D 11.75 in

1747 Six Plank Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good 18th century English oak six plank chest, the simple top with original iron strap hinges and lock hasp over bootjack sides having arched feet and scroll carving, the front decor...

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1740s English George II Antique Sailors Chest

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Oak

Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Nice Finish
Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Nice Finish

Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Nice Finish

$1,844

H 15.56 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in

Antique circa 1900 Hand Carved Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Nice Finish

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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$4,694

H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in

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Located in Kastrup, DK

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sailors Chest

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Hardwood

Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk
Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk

Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk

$12,500

H 27 in W 64 in D 28 in

Large 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Camphor Wood Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

This very large camphor wood trunk is incredible with a wonderful old patina and large oxidized hardware. It is a wonderful storage piece and is tall enough to be used as a hall tabl...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sailors Chest

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19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk

19th Century Chinese Leather Trunk

$2,000

H 16.5 in W 35 in D 24.5 in

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Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Chinese lacquered leather trunk with bronze hardware and raised decoration. This decorative trunk has a beautiful old patina and is great for storage.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sailors Chest

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Bronze

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Antique Sailors Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique sailors chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and mahogany, every antique sailors chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique sailors chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique sailors chest made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. A well-made antique sailors chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by 1847 Rogers Bros. and International Silver are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Sailors Chest?

Prices for an antique sailors chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $4,900, while the average can fetch as much as $2,550.
Questions About Antique Sailors Chest
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
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    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.
  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
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    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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