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Captains Sea Chest Antique

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest

$3,800

H 14 in W 36 in D 23.5 in

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 Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Painted Teak Nautical Sea Captain's Chest
Antique Painted Teak Nautical Sea Captain's Chest

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

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19th Century Dutch Empire Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Teak

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Sea Captain's Chest, Funa Tansu, Keyaki and Iron, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan. This Japanese sea chest, or captain

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1880s Japanese Meiji Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Iron

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Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest
Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest

Late 19th Century China Trade Sea Captain's Chest

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H 18.25 in W 33.25 in D 19.5 in

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

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Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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 Captains Sea Chest Antique

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 Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Teak

19th Century Georgian Sea Captain’s Brass Bound Chest, HMS Sirius, c.1800
19th Century Georgian Sea Captain’s Brass Bound Chest, HMS Sirius, c.1800

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

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19th Century Georgian Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

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 Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Iron

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Chest with Bookcase Top, circa 1840
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Campaign Chest with Bookcase Top, circa 1840

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

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Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Indian Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

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 Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Wood

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

This exemplary American maritime chest bears the following inscription on the bottom of the center

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Late 18th Century American Federal Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Poplar, Mahogany

English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770
English Camphor Wood Sea Captain's Chest with Braided Beckets, Circa 1770

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

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1770s English George III Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Fruitwood, Rope

old sea captains chest
old sea captains chest

old sea captains chest

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H 21.25 in W 40 in D 25 in

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

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Early 20th Century American Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Sea Captain's Commode
Louis XV Sea Captain's Commode

Louis XV Sea Captain's Commode

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H 30.5 in W 49 in D 25.5 in

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

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18th Century and Earlier French Captains Sea Chest Antique

Antique 19th Century Camphorwood Russian Sea Captain's Military Campaign Chest
Antique 19th Century Camphorwood Russian Sea Captain's Military Campaign Chest

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

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19th Century Russian Campaign Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Stud Decorated Leather Sea Captain's Chest on Stand, circa 1810-1820
Brass Stud Decorated Leather Sea Captain's Chest on Stand, circa 1810-1820

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

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Early 19th Century English Regency Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Small Leather Bound Brass Decorated Trunk on Stand
Small Leather Bound Brass Decorated Trunk on Stand

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

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Early 19th Century English Regency Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Textile

Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu
Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu

Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu

On Hold|$26,000 / set

H 60.5 in W 131 in D 0.75 in

Pair of Japanese Edo Rimpa School Screens after Tawaraya Sōtatsu

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive pair of 17th century Japanese Edo period Rinpa school screens made in the manner and style of Autumn Grasses by Tawaraya Sōtatsu (1570-1640). Beautifully decorated with wi...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal

$30,503Sale Price|32% Off

H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in

Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...

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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Velvet, Fiberglass

Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon

Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon

By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...

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1960s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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18th Century Asian Edo Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Copper, Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Captains Sea Chest Antique

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Mirror, Teak

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

$2,300Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.84 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Wood

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

$2,200Sale Price|43% Off

H 50.5 in W 34.5 in D 25.5 in

Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive Asian campaign style cabinet featuring two large front doors that open to reveal a drop down writing desk and fitted with numerous storage drawers. Adorned with opulent br...

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20th Century Korean Campaign Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

$4,277 / item

H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

By Müller Möbelfabrikation

Located in Tilburg, NL

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki
Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki

Early 20th Century Japanese Cherry Blossom Screen by Kano Sanrakuki

Located in Kyoto, JP

Cherry Blossoms Kano Sanrakuki (1898-1981) Showa period, circa 1930 2-panel Japanese Screen Color, gofun and gold leaf on paper Against a backdrop of gold-leafed groun...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Carved Wood Long Bench
Chinese Carved Wood Long Bench

Chinese Carved Wood Long Bench

$1,950

H 33.5 in W 75 in D 21 in

Chinese Carved Wood Long Bench

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An elaborate and finely carved bench in a pleasing Chestnut tone wood. Scrolled crest rail ends and arm ends. With four carved panels on the back with floral and fruit vines. A reede...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Captains Sea Chest Antique

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Wood

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife with meaning. The dense, heavy ja...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Captains Sea Chest Antique

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Jade, Silver

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...

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19th Century English Early Victorian Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Leather

Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest

Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest This a good and interesting piece, the box has been stripped and waxed it in good condition no worm or any other defects, the rope handle...

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Mid-19th Century English Rustic Captains Sea Chest Antique

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550
Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

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16th Century Chinese Ming Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Elm

Japanese Six-Panel Screen Byobu With Chrysanthemums And Autumn Grass and Flower
Japanese Six-Panel Screen Byobu With Chrysanthemums And Autumn Grass and Flower

Japanese Six-Panel Screen Byobu With Chrysanthemums And Autumn Grass and Flower

Located in Torino, IT

The 19th Century Six-Panel Japanese folding screen "Byōbu" usually used in the most important Japanese house to stop wind and also to separate different space of the same big room de...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Captains Sea Chest Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

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