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Antique Sailors Chest

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

Antique 19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 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

19th Century English Maritime Painted Chest with Sailors & 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Maritime Painted Chest with Sailors & 3 Drawers
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19th Century English Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

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 Sailors 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
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

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

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

Edwardian Filet Lace Sailor Collar Blouse, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
masculinity of the sailor collar. Long sleeve blouse with scalloped filet lace sailor collar and square
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1910s Unknown Antique Sailors Chest

Antique Edwardian Filet Lace Sailor Collar Blouse, 1910s
Edwardian Filet Lace Sailor Collar Blouse, 1910s
Size: none; comparable to size M
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 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

A French Patriotic Navy Dress In Satin And Silk Crepe- Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920/1925 France Beautiful sailor dress in cherry red Duchesse satin in the patriotic
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1920s French Antique Sailors Chest

Antique A French Patriotic Navy Dress In Satin And Silk Crepe- Circa 1920
A French Patriotic Navy Dress In Satin And Silk Crepe- Circa 1920
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Size: Equivalent French size 38/40
Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Forney, TX
coloring with beautifully aged warm mellow patina. Rectangular shaped chest form, having a hinged lid
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sailors Chest

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Straw

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H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Sailors Chest

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Silk

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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Sailors Chest

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Hardwood

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Located in Brea, CA
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Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Storage Box Sofa Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sailors Chest

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Cedar

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Sailors Chest

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
Gothic Revival Faience Top Table
Located in New York, NY
Mediterranean, possibly Spanish or Portuguese, Gothic Revival table, the tiered brass base with studded elements, the top with sheet iron metal frame inset with faience ceramic tiles...
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Sailors Chest

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Gothic Revival Faience Top Table
Gothic Revival Faience Top Table
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk was made in Indiana, circa 1880 by the Wooton Desk Co. Made of walnut and burled wal...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Antique Sailors Chest

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Rattan, Maple

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 Victorian English oak antique knee hole 18 drawer desk A wonderful desk, really very substantial and rare to...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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Leather, Oak

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sailors Chest

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Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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2010s Belgian Modern Antique Sailors Chest

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Linen

The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Large Rectangular Antique Wooden Campaign Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large rectangular antique wooden Campaign chest with brass hardware Brass lock has unknown signed makers mark on it.  
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Late 19th Century Antique Sailors Chest

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Brass

Catalan Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone or Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Catalan Baroque carved walnut cassone or trunk, 18th century.
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sailors Chest

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Iron

Early Americana Painted Wood Monogrammed Trunk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive trunk / chest composed of a hinged wood plank top and painted wooden frame with brass and steel embellishments (brass nailheads with hand-hammered steel handles / hinges / ...
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18th Century American Primitive Antique Sailors Chest

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Brass, Steel

Early Americana Painted Wood Monogrammed Trunk
Early Americana Painted Wood Monogrammed Trunk
H 20.25 in W 37.75 in D 19.5 in
Pair Monumental English Ebonised Bookcase / Display Cabinets
Located in Staffordshire, GB
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20th Century Antique Sailors Chest

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Pine

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Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Chest Luggage Trunk Table
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
crafted. These chests were frequently brought back by sailors from the far east during the early 20th
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1890s Antique Sailors Chest

Sailor Model Toby Jug Prattware Staffordshire Pottery Late 18th Century
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Prattware pottery Toby Jug known as the Sailor. The well-attired figure has exceptional quality
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Early 18th Century English Antique Sailors Chest

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Ceramic, Pottery

Staffordshire Pottery American Sailor Toby Jug Antique Period Early 19th Century
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
Staffordshire pottery large size American Sailor Toby jug with enamel coloured decoration and
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1810s English Antique Sailors Chest

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Ceramic, Pottery

Antique French Carved Ivory Pendant, Brooch, Original Ivory Box
Located in San Marcos, CA
which exotic items arrived from around the world, bound for Paris. The habit of sailors carving the
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sailors Chest

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

Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest
Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest
H 18 in W 37.5 in D 19 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
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

Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest
Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest
H 8 in W 19 in D 9.5 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

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

Pair of Sailor Made Beckets
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare sailor-made figure-eight rope beckets with natural canvas and cord covering, leather hinge
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sailors Chest

Pair of Sailor Made Beckets
Pair of Sailor Made Beckets
H 19 in W 16 in D 0.5 in
19th Century Sailor Made Ropework Basket
Located in Essex, MA
. From sea chest handles, or beckets, to flask covers, balls and knife covers, sailors would use whatever
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sailors Chest

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Rope

19th Century Sailor Made Ropework Basket
19th Century Sailor Made Ropework Basket
H 2.75 in W 10.75 in D 6.63 in
American Mid-19th Century Sailor Made Valuables Box with Extensive Inlays
Located in Wells, ME
American Sailor made mid-19th century valuables box. This unique mahogany box is both sophisticated
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1840s American Folk Art Antique Sailors Chest

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Ivory, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

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

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Pine

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 15.5 in W 33 in L 15.5 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

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Iron

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
H 23 in W 26.63 in D 14.5 in
Folk Art Nantucket Miniature Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art Nantucket miniature decorated sea chest, likely circa 1940s or earlier, a classic six
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

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
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

COUTURE Edwardian c.1910s Natural Linen Hand Embroidered Rural Smock Frock Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
eyes at bust. Large embroidered sailor collar. The previous owner stated that she purchased the dress
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Early 20th Century American Antique Sailors Chest

Siren by Int'l Rogers Bros Silverplate Flatware Set Service 53 Pcs Woman Figural
By International Silver, 1847 Rogers Bros.
Located in Big Bend, WI
chest. Very good condition, with no monograms. Minor surface scratches, as expected with age. This set
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Late 19th Century Antique Sailors Chest

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Silver Plate

1920s Antique Metal Copper Standing Dove Bird Shaped Lidded Box Islamic Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Portuguese sailors took the nut to Europe.An Islamic betel box in the shape of a standing bird. The bird is
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Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Antique Sailors Chest

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Brass, Copper

"Blowing Bubbles" Oil Painting by William Penn Morgan 'American, 1826-1900'
By W.P. Morgan
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, plates, accessories and an oil lamp resting on a green chest in the translucent shadows while the table
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19th Century American Antique Sailors Chest

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

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

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

19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest
H 18.5 in W 32 in D 19.75 in
19th Century Long Sea Chest in Sky Blue Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century long sea chest in sky blue paint, the rectangular top having applied lip, above dove
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Sailors Chest

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Wood

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
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
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

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest
H 18 in W 40.75 in D 20.25 in
Rotherhithe (Wapping) - Drypoint Etching
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Soquel, CA
(Published in this state in the 'Thames Set'. Diagonal drypoint lines augment the shading across the chest
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Sailors Chest

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Ink, Laid Paper, Drypoint

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

Painted Sailor's Chest
Painted Sailor's Chest
H 22 in W 40 in D 22 in
Dresser of a Sailor’s Whimsy
Located in New York, NY
A miniature chest of poplar construction with various dimensions of applied wooden decoration
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19th Century American Antique Sailors Chest

Dresser of a Sailor’s Whimsy
Dresser of a Sailor’s Whimsy
H 20 in W 18 in D 12 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

Folk Art Sailors Chest
Folk Art Sailors Chest
H 18 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
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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.