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Antique Ships Chest

Antique Chinoiserie Camphor Wood Chest with Carvings, 1920
Antique Chinoiserie Camphor Wood Chest with Carvings, 1920

Antique Chinoiserie Camphor Wood Chest with Carvings, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

best quality Blanket Boxes The carvings are mainly of ships and pagodas, the chest is carved on every

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1920s Chinoiserie Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Deco Chinoiserie Chest, Dark Camphor Wood, Carved Design, 1920
Art Deco Chinoiserie Chest, Dark Camphor Wood, Carved Design, 1920

Art Deco Chinoiserie Chest, Dark Camphor Wood, Carved Design, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The chest is a classic Odeon shape at the top and corners with carvings of Ships and City scenes, the

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1920s Chinoiserie Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Chest of Drawers

$3,275

H 36 in W 33.5 in D 19 in

19th Century English Chest of Drawers

Located in Nashville, TN

clean and wax them before we ship them this chest is as clean as it can be for the age. #1223

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1850s English Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Hardwood

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800

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H 37.21 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800

Located in Belmont, MA

interlacing dolphins and rose vines decorate the brass handles. The unique Chest of drawers ships from Germany

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1790s German Neoclassical Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Walnut

Dutch-colonial five-foot 18th century amboyna wood VOC chest with brass mounts
Dutch-colonial five-foot 18th century amboyna wood VOC chest with brass mounts

Dutch-colonial five-foot 18th century amboyna wood VOC chest with brass mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

in every household and for transport. But to avoid overloading sailing ships with chests of all sizes

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18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century
Mahogany Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century

Mahogany Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

on ships. The chest of drawers is made entirely of solid mahogany and has the typical square shape

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Early 19th Century British Campaign Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, France (1750–1760)
Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, France (1750–1760)

Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, France (1750–1760)

$18,000

H 33.86 in W 50.79 in D 24.41 in

Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, France (1750–1760)

Located in Belmont, MA

preserving its historic integrity. The chest of drawer ships from Germany and includes shipping costs to

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1750s French Louis XV Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Baroque Chest of Drawers, South German 1740-50
Baroque Chest of Drawers, South German 1740-50

Baroque Chest of Drawers, South German 1740-50

$18,000

H 32.68 in W 48.43 in D 26.38 in

Baroque Chest of Drawers, South German 1740-50

Located in Belmont, MA

centerpiece in any room. Shipping Included: The Baroque chest ships from Germany, with shipping costs and

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1740s German Baroque Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1750-60
French Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1750-60

French Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1750-60

$18,000

H 33.86 in W 25.6 in D 50.79 in

French Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1750-60

Located in Belmont, MA

) The chest of drawers ships from Germany. We include the international shipping costs to Boston and the

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1750s French Louis XV Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Marble

Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany - 19th Century
Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany - 19th Century

Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany - 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

transport during military campaigns or on ships. The chest of drawers is made entirely of solid mahogany

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Carved Burl Oval Chest of Drawers & Mirror by Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 2
Carved Burl Oval Chest of Drawers & Mirror by Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 2

Carved Burl Oval Chest of Drawers & Mirror by Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 2

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Ship oval chest of drawers by Ducrot in rosewood with mirror and briar sculpture. Set of a dresser

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Steel

Seaman's Chest of the Sailing Ship Neptune V. R. Deck Games
Seaman's Chest of the Sailing Ship Neptune V. R. Deck Games

Seaman's Chest of the Sailing Ship Neptune V. R. Deck Games

Located in Hannover, DE

Come aboard a sailing ship and be enchanted by this antique chest. According to the inscription

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1890s American American Colonial Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Oriental Chest, Carved Camphor Wood, Chinese Export, 1920
Art Deco Oriental Chest, Carved Camphor Wood, Chinese Export, 1920

Art Deco Oriental Chest, Carved Camphor Wood, Chinese Export, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The chest is a classic Odeon shape at the top corners with carvings of Ships and City scenes, the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

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19th Century Antique Ships Chest in Teak
19th Century Antique Ships Chest in Teak

19th Century Antique Ships Chest in Teak

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H 41.34 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in

19th Century Antique Ships Chest in Teak

Located in Lancashire, GB

19th Century Antique Ships Chest in Teak. This is a lovely example of an English antique ships

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19th Century Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Teak

Japanese Ship's Chest Funa Dansu
Japanese Ship's Chest Funa Dansu

Japanese Ship's Chest Funa Dansu

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H 13 in W 22 in D 12.5 in

Japanese Ship's Chest Funa Dansu

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese ship’s chest, funa dansu, from Sado Island. The cho-bako type chest of keyaki (zelkova

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19th Century Japanese Antique Ships Chest

Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest
Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest

Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest

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H 13.25 in W 16 in D 12 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Funa Dansu or Ship's Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese Keyaki wood Funa dansu, or ship's chest, in the cho bako style with multiple drawers and

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19th Century Japanese Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Clothing Chest from Sakata.
Japanese Clothing Chest from Sakata.

Japanese Clothing Chest from Sakata.

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H 39 in W 34 in D 16.5 in

Japanese Clothing Chest from Sakata.

Located in New York, NY

Chest on chest from the coastal port of Sakata. Although known as a center for ship's chest

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19th Century Japanese Antique Ships Chest

Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest
Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest

Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest

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H 19 in W 17 in D 21 in

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 Ships Chest

Fitted Ships Carpenters Chest  in Painted Pine
Fitted Ships Carpenters Chest  in Painted Pine

Fitted Ships Carpenters Chest in Painted Pine

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H 20.87 in W 34.65 in D 20.48 in

Fitted Ships Carpenters Chest in Painted Pine

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A charming old late 19th century ships carpenters chest with the original fitted interior

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Antique Salt Cedar Chest, Hand Carved Painted Spanish Red Cross Galleon Ships
Antique Salt Cedar Chest, Hand Carved Painted Spanish Red Cross Galleon Ships

Antique Salt Cedar Chest, Hand Carved Painted Spanish Red Cross Galleon Ships

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

maritime treasure chest likely came originally from Spain or Portugal, as the ships sails display the Red

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Early 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Brass

Eagle Stencilled Sea Chest, circa 1800
Eagle Stencilled Sea Chest, circa 1800

Eagle Stencilled Sea Chest, circa 1800

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H 17 in W 38 in D 17 in

Eagle Stencilled Sea Chest, circa 1800

Located in Providence, RI

This sea chest has an asymmetric form which obviously was made to fit within the confines of a ship

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Ships Chest

Small Ships Chest of Drawers
Small Ships Chest of Drawers

Small Ships Chest of Drawers

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H 29 in W 21 in D 18 in

Small Ships Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting English 19th century ships chest of drawers / bedside cabinet. 1860. Code: 8504

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19th Century Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Teak

Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian
Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Large Antique Ship's Chest, English, Ebonised Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique ship's chest. An English, ebonised pine shipping or workman's trunk, dating

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850
Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850

Antique Ship's Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ship's chest. An English, pine merchant or tool trunk, dating to the early

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship's Chest, Metal Lined
Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship's Chest, Metal Lined

Antique Steamer Trunk, Marine, English, Travel, Ship's Chest, Metal Lined

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique steamer trunk of marine interest, an English travel or ship's chest in stained

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Pine

Edwardian Teakwood and Brass Mounted Ships Chest of Drawers
Edwardian Teakwood and Brass Mounted Ships Chest of Drawers

Edwardian Teakwood and Brass Mounted Ships Chest of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Unusual in my travels with rectangular top and brass gallery to prevent items from sliding off in rough seas, two over three drawers including a pull out slide, side towel rails, pli...

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1890s European Campaign Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Teak

Captain's Chest in Solid Mahogany, England, 1880-1900
Captain's Chest in Solid Mahogany, England, 1880-1900

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 Ships Chest

Materials

Brass

Ship Captain's Style Chest
Ship Captain's Style Chest

Ship Captain's Style Chest

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H 48 in W 41 in D 19 in

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 Ships Chest

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Wood

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 Ships Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Chest, Oak Ships Trunk, Late 17th Century
Antique Chest, Oak Ships Trunk, Late 17th Century

Antique Chest, Oak Ships Trunk, Late 17th Century

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H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in

Antique Chest, Oak Ships Trunk, Late 17th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique chest dating to the late 17th century. Raised on the extended stiles, this

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Late 17th Century British Country Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Oak

Steamer Chest, Marine, English Travel Ship's Trunk W Insall & Sons, circa 1870
Steamer Chest, Marine, English Travel Ship's Trunk W Insall & Sons, circa 1870

Steamer Chest, Marine, English Travel Ship's Trunk W Insall & Sons, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique steamer chest of marine interest, an English travel or ship's trunk by the

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Ship Commode, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Wood Brass
19th Century English Ship Commode, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Wood Brass

19th Century English Ship Commode, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Wood Brass

By English School

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing and timeless English ship commode, chest of drawers / bureau with two separate bodies with

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1890s English Edwardian Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian 1860 Hand Painted Chest of Drawers Ships Mermaids Armorial Etc
Antique Victorian 1860 Hand Painted Chest of Drawers Ships Mermaids Armorial Etc

Antique Victorian 1860 Hand Painted Chest of Drawers Ships Mermaids Armorial Etc

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chest of drawers depicting a large ship, various merpeople and what looks like an Armorial of Queen

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Oak

Large Decorated Camphor Wood Blanket Chest
Large Decorated Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Large Decorated Camphor Wood Blanket Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Camphor Wood, the decoration is of ships, tigers and dragons The chest stands on small bracket feet and it

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1920s Japonisme Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The chest is a classic Odeon shape at the top corners with carvings of Ships and City scenes, the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780

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H 35.04 in W 48.43 in D 24.41 in

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780

Located in Belmont, MA

-lasting quality. With its original bronze fittings. Shipping Included: The chest ships from Germany, and

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1780s German Neoclassical Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Walnut

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk

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 Ships Chest

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South West Germany, 1780
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South West Germany, 1780

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South West Germany, 1780

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H 34.85 in W 52.76 in D 25.99 in

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, South West Germany, 1780

Located in Belmont, MA

fittings have been replace at one point. The chest of drawers ships from Germany and includes shipping

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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Ships Chest

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Certificate of Authenticity. We offer our clients to ship this fine Biedermeier chest by air for discounted

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Brass

English Brass Bound Lock Box
English Brass Bound Lock Box

English Brass Bound Lock Box

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H 10.25 in W 16 in D 10.25 in

English Brass Bound Lock Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

exceptional quality and condition for its age. Also known as a ship’s chest, a sturdy lock box such as this

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18th Century English Other Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Brass

Chest
Chest

Chest

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H 21 in W 39.5 in D 21.5 in

Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A painted ship wrights chest with mahogany compartments and lining.

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19th Century English Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Marquetry Chest
French 19th Century Marquetry Chest

French 19th Century Marquetry Chest

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H 32.5 in W 44 in D 20 in

French 19th Century Marquetry Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

chest is truly magnificent. Additionally, the hardware on the chest features naval ships in the center.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ships Chest

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Bronze

Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800
Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800

Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800

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H 14.25 in W 12.5 in D 17.5 in

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 Ships Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Steamer Trunk, Wildman, British Vice-Consulate, Chile, Ships Chest
Antique Steamer Trunk, Wildman, British Vice-Consulate, Chile, Ships Chest

Antique Steamer Trunk, Wildman, British Vice-Consulate, Chile, Ships Chest

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, Punta Arenas, Chile. A ship's travel chest dating to circa 1919. Of historical interest and original

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Pine

Outstanding Ship Captain's Sea Chest
Outstanding Ship Captain's Sea Chest

Outstanding Ship Captain's Sea Chest

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H 24.5 in W 47.5 in D 23.5 in

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 Ships Chest

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Wood

Antique English Nautical Captain N Lord Ship Green Painted Blanket Chest Trunk
Antique English Nautical Captain N Lord Ship Green Painted Blanket Chest Trunk

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 Ships Chest

Materials

Wood

Made from the Timber of Hms Royal Oak Naval Ship Hand Painted Chest of Drawers
Made from the Timber of Hms Royal Oak Naval Ship Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

Made from the Timber of Hms Royal Oak Naval Ship Hand Painted Chest of Drawers

By Army & Navy CSL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

hand painted chest of drawers made from the timber of HMS Royal oak which was broken up in 1850

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The chest is a classic Odeon shape at the top corners with carvings of Ships and City scenes, the

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1920s Chinoiserie Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

American Maritime Sea Captain's Chest from the Sloop Atalanta, circa 1780
American Maritime Sea Captain's Chest from the Sloop Atalanta, circa 1780

American Maritime Sea Captain's Chest from the Sloop Atalanta, circa 1780

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

that would have been set into a small recess in the floor boards of the ship to keep the chest from

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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Ships Chest

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Poplar, Mahogany

Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest
Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest

Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest

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H 17.25 in W 20.25 in D 16.5 in

Red Lacquer Ship's Tansu or Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

Red lacquer ship’s tansu (chest).

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19th Century Japanese Antique Ships Chest

Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"
Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"

Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk Treasure Chest "Star of India"

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Steel Metal Painted Ships Trunk "Star of India". Item features made in England by

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Japanese Late Edo Era 3 Drawer Funadansu Sugi & Iron 16.5"
Antique Japanese Late Edo Era 3 Drawer Funadansu Sugi & Iron 16.5"

Antique Japanese Late Edo Era 3 Drawer Funadansu Sugi & Iron 16.5"

Located in Portland, OR

& Antiques. Known as a kakesuzuri (portable document chest) or a funadansu (ship's chest) from the late Edo

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Ships Chest

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Wrought Iron

Pericles Sailing Vessel Lidded Hand-Painted Chest
Pericles Sailing Vessel Lidded Hand-Painted Chest

Pericles Sailing Vessel Lidded Hand-Painted Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Chest depicts the Pericles, Aberdeen built sailing vessel. Ship was built in 1877, chest is mid

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Late 19th Century American British Colonial Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Anglo Chinese Teak Campaign Style Desk / Chest
19th Century English Anglo Chinese Teak Campaign Style Desk / Chest

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 Ships Chest

Materials

Brass

Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil
Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil

Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil

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H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in

Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil

Located in Nijlen, BE

treasure chest. We ship securely worldwide; shipping for this item is included.

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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Primitive Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Stone

Ship's Chest
Ship's Chest

Ship's Chest

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H 17 in W 37.5 in D 18 in

Ship's Chest

Located in Millwood, VA

Antique pine ship's chest with original hinges and rope handles . Finish is original blue paint

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19th Century British Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Pine

Ship's Trunk
Ship's Trunk

Ship's Trunk

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H 17 in W 36 in D 16 in

Ship's Trunk

Located in Millwood, VA

Original antique pine ship's chest with rope handles and depicting Nantucket whaling scene

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19th Century Scottish Antique Ships Chest

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Pine

Japanese Ship's Lockbox Chest
Japanese Ship's Lockbox Chest

Japanese Ship's Lockbox Chest

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H 19 in W 16 in D 19 in

Japanese Ship's Lockbox Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese kakesuzuri (ship chest) made of kiri wood throughtout with simple iron hardware. Designed

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19th Century Japanese Antique Ships Chest

Japanese Ships Captain's Safe Chest
Japanese Ships Captain's Safe Chest

Japanese Ships Captain's Safe Chest

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H 17.5 in W 15.25 in D 19 in

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 Ships Chest

Ship Captain's Style  Chest
Ship Captain's Style  Chest

Ship Captain's Style Chest

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H 37 in W 35.5 in D 16.5 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 Ships Chest

Materials

Pine

Decorated Nautical Sea Chest with Clipper Ship
Decorated Nautical Sea Chest with Clipper Ship

Decorated Nautical Sea Chest with Clipper Ship

Located in New York City, NY

Decorated Pine Nautical Trunk with Becket Handles and Painted picture of an American Ship

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19th Century American Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Pine, Rope

19th Century Mahogany Ship's Campaign Chest
19th Century Mahogany Ship's Campaign Chest

19th Century Mahogany Ship's Campaign Chest

Located in East Hampton, NY

A very good 19th Century campaign chest with two short drawers over three long with a slide-out

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19th Century English Antique Ships Chest

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Mahogany

Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware
Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

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H 41.5 in W 34 in D 17.25 in

Japanese Clothing Chest with Fine Iron Hardware

Located in Seattle, WA

handles in kakute style; reflect the influence of ship's chests made in the region. Town: Sakata. Meiji

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19th Century Japanese Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Iron

Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest
Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest

Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest

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H 22 in W 36 in D 19.5 in

Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Victorian brass bound military chest Here we have this Victorian trunk that would have been used

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1870s Indian British Colonial Antique Ships Chest

Brass Bound Black Leather Trunk w/ Ship Scene, England, 19th C.
Brass Bound Black Leather Trunk w/ Ship Scene, England, 19th C.

Brass Bound Black Leather Trunk w/ Ship Scene, England, 19th C.

By T. Maltwood

Located in New York, NY

Brass Bound, Two-Handled Black Leather Trunk with Well-Painted Ship Scene on Top Featuring "HMS

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19th Century English Antique Ships Chest

Victorian teak brass cornered British officers military chest
Victorian teak brass cornered British officers military chest

Victorian teak brass cornered British officers military chest

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

, wagons and ships. On this chest the brass straps are screwed in place rather than nailed, telling us that

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1870s English Campaign Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Teak

British Victorian Iron Bound Military Chest, circa 1860
British Victorian Iron Bound Military Chest, circa 1860

British Victorian Iron Bound Military Chest, circa 1860

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

horses, camels, wagons and ships. These chests are fantastic as they make the most wonderful coffee

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1860s English Campaign Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Teak

British Victorian Brass Bound Officers Military Chest Coffee Table, circa 1860
British Victorian Brass Bound Officers Military Chest Coffee Table, circa 1860

British Victorian Brass Bound Officers Military Chest Coffee Table, circa 1860

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

and ships. These chests make fantastic feature coffee tables and can be used in many areas of the

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1860s English Victorian Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Teak

19th Century Ships Carrying Chest
19th Century Ships Carrying Chest

19th Century Ships Carrying Chest

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H 15 in W 25 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Ships Carrying Chest

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century English maritime carrying chest, possibly from a ship. Hinged lid with two false

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Trunk

Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Trunk

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H 22 in W 35.5 in D 19.75 in

Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Trunk

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

being loaded and unloaded off of pack horses, wagons and ships. These chests are fantastic and can be

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1870s English Campaign Antique Ships Chest

Materials

Teak

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19th Century Venetian Neoclassical style Hand Painted Commode
19th Century Venetian Neoclassical style Hand Painted Commode

19th Century Venetian Neoclassical style Hand Painted Commode

Located in London, Park Royal

A Late 19th Century Venetian commode, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll work in hues of brick pinks, yellow ochres, olive greens and blues on an old white ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Ships Chest

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Wood

18th Century German Neoclassical Walnut Commode
18th Century German Neoclassical Walnut Commode

18th Century German Neoclassical Walnut Commode

Located in Rochester, NY

German neoclassical two-drawer walnut veneered commode. Good old finish with rich color, circa 1790. Original hand forged locks. Drawers slide nicely. # collection collect...

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18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Ships Chest

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Wood, Walnut

Louis XVI Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Louis XVI Ebonized Chest of Drawers

$4,990

H 34 in W 45.5 in D 19.75 in

Louis XVI Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Located in Austin, TX

Chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum-quality French polish with gilded brass detailing throughout. Th...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Ships Chest

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Brass

English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Classic traditional English George I period chest of drawers with solid walnut sides and highly figural walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and top surface. Having very old if not or...

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1760s English George I Antique Ships Chest

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Brass

19th Century Italian Empire Giltwood Queen Bed, Frame Only
19th Century Italian Empire Giltwood Queen Bed, Frame Only

19th Century Italian Empire Giltwood Queen Bed, Frame Only

Located in Houston, TX

This listing is for bed frame only. Mattressm bedding and pillows not included and shown only for decorative purposes. A period Italian Empire queen bed beautifully carved with Neoc...

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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Ships Chest

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Mahogany

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original patina and interesting provenance! Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ships Chest

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Marble, Brass

Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century

Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

This gorgeous Louis XV Transition Style chest of drawers was made in the mid 19th Century. The chest has an extraordinary flower marquetry. The three drawer commode's front is struct...

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Ships Chest

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930
Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930

Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Chinese camphor chest intricately carved Circa 1930 on this chest Would make for a great decorative piece or even as a coffee table Chinese camphor chests,...

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1930s Antique Ships Chest

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Wood

Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved
Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved

Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved

$1,490

H 24.41 in W 39.77 in D 19.69 in

Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved

Located in Vienna, AT

Chinese camphor wood chest / drawer. Front with two doors behind which drawers chest, richly carved on all sides, first half of the 20th century.

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1920s Chinese Antique Ships Chest

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Hardwood

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ships Chest

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Ormolu

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1900’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest which has been ornately carved throughout A good looking and well made...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ships Chest

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Wood

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands

$42,083Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 63 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands. English, Charles II period, ca 1685. Both with fleur-de-lys inlays bordered by holl...

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17th Century English Charles II Antique Ships Chest

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Walnut

Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Carved Chinese Camphor Chest

Carved Chinese Camphor Chest

$4,710

H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in

Carved Chinese Camphor Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

An antique carved Chinese camphor and blackwood chest. Blackwood front carved in relief with dragons in the sky / clouds. Fitted with original brass medalion, richly chiseled in th...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ships Chest

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Hardwood

Grand French Louis XVI Buffet, Striped Mahogany, Carrara Marble, 1910
Grand French Louis XVI Buffet, Striped Mahogany, Carrara Marble, 1910

Grand French Louis XVI Buffet, Striped Mahogany, Carrara Marble, 1910

Located in Austin, TX

Buffet from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of striped mahogany with striking hand-crafted detail throughout. There are four doors that open to interior shelving. I...

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1910s French Louis XVI Antique Ships Chest

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...

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18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Ships Chest

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Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770

$9,000

H 33.86 in W 40.56 in D 18.51 in

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770

Located in Belmont, MA

This gorgeous French Louis XV chest of drawers dates back to around 1770. It was made during the so called Transition period, the time between Louis XV and Louis XVI. It already show...

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1770s French Louis XV Antique Ships Chest

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

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Antique Ships Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique ships chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique ships chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique ships chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique ships chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique ships chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by T. Maltwood are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Ships Chest?

An antique ships chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,586, while the lowest priced sells for $825 and the highest can go for as much as $12,600.
Questions About Antique Ships 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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