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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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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
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 Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

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

Early 20th Century Japanese Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

$925
H 11.5 in W 32 in D 15 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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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Decorative Bowls

Materials

Steel

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

$903 Sale Price
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H 5.52 in Dm 11.42 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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Antique Mid-19th Century European Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

$1,058
H 21.26 in W 40.16 in D 25.2 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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

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
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 Furniture

Materials

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

$2,096 Sale Price
30% Off
H 22.5 in W 41 in D 20.5 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 Furniture

Materials

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

$2,096 Sale Price
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H 24 in W 40 in D 22 in

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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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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century Sailor’s Chest
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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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Pine, Paint

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

H 15.25 in W 29.25 in D 16 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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

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

Leather and Brass Sailor's Chest

H 8 in W 19 in D 9.5 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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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

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

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest

H 19 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in
Carved Antique Camphor Chest Chinese Sailors Trunk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A heavily carved Chinese camphor wood chest, circa 1930. Great interiors piece, can work as a side
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Carved Antique Camphor Chest Chinese Sailors Trunk
Carved Antique Camphor Chest Chinese Sailors Trunk

Carved Antique Camphor Chest Chinese Sailors Trunk

H 23 in W 41 in D 21 in
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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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Maritime Painted Chest with Sailors & 3 Drawers
19th Century English Maritime Painted Chest with Sailors & 3 Drawers

19th Century English Maritime Painted Chest with Sailors & 3 Drawers

H 31 in W 31 in D 15 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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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

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

H 15 in W 40 in D 16 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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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Hardwood

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

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

H 15.75 in W 34.5 in D 18 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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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

H 25 in W 42.25 in D 21.25 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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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century Seaman's Chest
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest
Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

Japanese Elm Tansu Small Chest

H 23 in W 26.63 in D 14.5 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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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

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

H 23.5 in W 40.5 in D 21 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 Furniture

Materials

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

H 20.5 in W 36 in D 18 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 Furniture

Materials

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

H 20 in W 43 in D 20 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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Antique 1830s English Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

19th Century Seaman's Chest
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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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

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

19th Century continental mahogany maritime chest

H 19 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 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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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Teak Seaman's Chest

H 18.5 in W 32 in D 19.75 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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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine

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

H 16.5 in W 37.5 in D 19 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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Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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

H 16.63 in W 36 in D 18 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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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

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

19th Century Welsh Seaman's Chest

H 18 in W 40.75 in D 20.25 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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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Painted Sailor's Chest
Painted Sailor's Chest

Painted Sailor's Chest

H 22 in W 40 in D 22 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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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

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

H 14.88 in W 12.5 in D 16.88 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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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Sailors Chest
Folk Art Sailors Chest

Folk Art Sailors Chest

H 18 in W 30 in D 18.5 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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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

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

H 18.88 in W 43.5 in D 19 in

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English Antique Camphor Wood Box
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
English Antique Camphor Wood Box The elegant and sturdy camphor wood box from the late 1800s not only boasts exquisite brass fittings but also offers practicality and charm to any ...
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Antique 1890s European Blanket Chests

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Cedar

English Antique Camphor Wood Box
English Antique Camphor Wood Box

English Antique Camphor Wood Box

$1,741
H 20.08 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in
Large Vintage Chinese Wooden Blanket Chest with Brass Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage large wooden blanket chest from the mid 20th century with brass hardware. Created in China during the midcentury period, this chest features a rectangular lid openi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Chinese Wooden Blanket Chest with Brass Medallion Lock
Large Vintage Chinese Wooden Blanket Chest with Brass Medallion Lock

Large Vintage Chinese Wooden Blanket Chest with Brass Medallion Lock

$1,500
H 17.5 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
Large Marine Chest / Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood from the 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful large 19th century campaign chest in camphor wood from the English navy. With typical brass ornamentation and dovetail joints of this style of furniture and its carrying h...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Marine Chest / Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood from the 19th Century
Large Marine Chest / Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood from the 19th Century

Large Marine Chest / Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood from the 19th Century

$2,400
H 24 in W 45 in D 24 in
1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese camphor wood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware, natural patina and dovetail construction. Created in China during the first quarter of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

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Brass

1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina
1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina

1920s Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Natural Patina

$1,590
H 17.75 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
19th C. English Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely 19th century Campaign Trunk, camphor wood construction with nice, mellow patina, bound in brass, with brass lock escutcheon embossed "Thomson" and "Calcutta." Interior fitted ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th C. English Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
19th C. English Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

19th C. English Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

$4,200
H 20.5 in W 38 in D 22 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period blanket chest from the 19th century with iron hardware and distressed patina. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this wooden blanket chest features a s...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Blanket Chest with Iron Hardware and Patina

$1,500
H 17.5 in W 28.25 in D 16 in
Antique Camphor Travel Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 20th C antique camphor travel chest. 1920. Reference: 7659 Dimensions 48 inches (122 cms) wide 30 inches (76 cms) deep 25.5 inches (65 cms) high.
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20th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Camphor Travel Chest
Antique Camphor Travel Chest

Antique Camphor Travel Chest

$1,532
H 25.5 in W 48 in D 30 in
British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome rectangular British military officer's Campaign trunk of camphorwood featuring hand-cut brass binding and hardware, with opposing handles, and wax seals or stamps from por...
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Trunks and Luggage

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Metal, Brass

British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor
British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor

British Military Officer's Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Camphor

$3,495
H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 13.75 in
19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th century brass bound campaign chest, secret interior This is a beautiful looking and fine quality Campaign chest, the interior is unusually fitted with a large compartment. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Blanket Chests

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Wood

19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior
19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior

19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior

$1,246
H 20 in W 36 in D 19 in
19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th century camphor wood campaign chest, This is a beautiful looking and fine quality camphor wood campaign chest, the interior shows signs of the old green base that has been...
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Antique 1870s Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest

$1,292
H 10 in W 15 in D 14 in
Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm blanket chest features...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

$1,950
H 17.25 in W 37.25 in D 24 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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Carved Chinese Camphor Chest

Carved Chinese Camphor Chest

$4,757
H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sailors chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, cord and fabric, every sailors chest was constructed with great care. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage sailors chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sailors chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A sailors chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. 1847 Rogers Bros., International Silver and Studio Greytak each produced at least one beautiful sailors chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sailors Chest?

Prices for a sailors chest start at $650 and top out at $10,100 with the average selling for $2,673.

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