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, circa 1851-55.
Oak
Antique Painted Teak Nautical Sea Captain's Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique teak nautical sea captain's chest with hinged lid that is hand-painted with a seascape having sailboats at sea.
Teak
Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 19th century China Trade Sea Captain's chest, circa 1880. Aluminum banding and steel handles with double locks (one missing).
Aluminum, Steel
Large Japanese Sea Captains Chest
By Sado Craftsmen
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large ships chest from Sado Island. Nice original patina.
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 and original strap hinges, over canted carcass with interior candle drawer, retaini...
Teak
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H 21.26 in W 29.93 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Georgian Sea Captain’s Brass Bound Chest, HMS Sirius, c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th century Georgian brass bound mahogany chest, with graduated rope handles and original lock. This trunk belonged to Captain William Prowse born in 1752 joined the R...
Brass
Japanese Iron Bound Sea Chest, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Typically owned by captains and ship-owners, sea chests were used to display elevated social status in addition to protecting personal belongings.
Iron
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Chest with Bookcase Top, circa 1840
Located in Milford, NH
A unique form three-piece Anglo-Indian rosewood Campaign chest, possibly a sea captain’s chest or cabinet, featuring a bookcase top with molded cornice, surmounting two doors, each w...
Brass
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 nail head swag design including name"captain_ _ _ _ _ _" ( last name illegible).
Wood
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H 50.75 in W 46.25 in D 20 in
American Maritime Sea Captain's Chest from the Sloop Atalanta, circa 1780
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This exemplary American maritime chest bears the following inscription on the bottom of the center small drawer. "Benjamin Reeves, Sloop Atalanta, Cap (captain) Frie Luthill." Below...
Poplar, Mahogany
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H 17.5 in W 37 in D 18.25 in
English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Camphor wood sea captain's chest with hinged top, exposed corner dovetailing, original mounted braided beckets, and terminating on the original rectangular molded edge base.
Fruitwood, Rope
old sea captains chest
Located in Seattle, WA
a m a z i n g... in every way... the color and patina and remarkable.
photos by john granen
Wood
Louis XV Sea Captain's Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
A two-drawer walnut Sea Captain's commode with
cabriol legs, original brass drawer pulls and incised
decorative carving on front apron and drawers.
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H 18 in W 38 in D 18 in
Antique 19th Century Camphorwood Russian Sea Captain's Military Campaign Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A 19th Century Campaign style sea captain's military trunk, unbranded. Solid camphorwood, brass accents to protect corners & sides, brass side handles, distinctive side joinery, work...
Brass
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H 20 in W 22.75 in D 12.75 in
Brass Stud Decorated Leather Sea Captain's Chest on Stand, circa 1810-1820
Located in Essex, MA
An antique brass stud decorated sea captain's chest on stand, circa 1810-1820, ideal as a side table.
Brass
Small Leather Bound Brass Decorated Trunk on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century leather bound brass stud decorated and mounted wooden sea captain's chest, mounted on a later black painted Chippendale style stand, perfect for a side table next to a...
Brass