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Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments

$3,793.34

£2,800

€3,272.94

CA$5,235.37

A$5,864.78

CHF 3,050.41

MX$71,538.17

NOK 38,835.81

SEK 36,619.40

DKK 24,428.33

About the Item

Antique iron bound merchants chest with hidden compartments. The chest is very heavy, it has a great deal of thick iron banding and brass and iron studs both for strength and decoration. Chests like these were made for merchants to transport their goods and valuables across the world trade routes. Chests needed to be durable to stand up to the long and difficult journeys by sea and land. The chest has wheels which help with mobility, heavy carrying handles and a double hasp lock on the front. The iron work is decorated indicating that this one was made in the East probably India. Inside the chest has 3 hidden, lockable compartments also a drawer at the front. The chest is sound, a good looking piece with a colonial/medieval look. Measures: It is 32” high, 50” long and 28” deep. TAV58.

Dimensions:

Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)

Style:

Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Teak

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1800

Condition:

Seller Location:

Godshill, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: TAV581stDibs: LU2498312516282

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