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Antique Oak Iron Large Silver Chest Downton Abbey Highclere Castle C.F. Hancock

$3,600
£2,736.99
€3,158.59
CA$5,039.03
A$5,642.37
CHF 2,943.91
MX$68,748.18
NOK 37,356.10
SEK 35,515.71
DKK 23,576.81
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A rare mid 19th century antique oak & iron silver chest from Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey), by silversmiths C. F. Hancock Son & Co, London, circa 1850. A good antique country house silver chest, made from solid oak with iron strapping with a locking hasp, the corners & edges of the chest all fitted with iron brackets and substantial twin iron handles at each side. The interior of the chest with a brass plaque "C. F. Hancock, Son & Co Silversmiths & Jewelers 38 & 39 Bruton St, New Bond St London". Hancocks were one of the premier jewelers & suppliers of silverware to the English nobility in the 19th century and are still in business today. The chest came original from Highclere Castle and had passed through the Fernside family from an ancestor who was in service at Highclere Castle in the late 1800s. The chest is in excellent condition, no damage or condition issues, if you dont have a hoard of country house silver the chest would make excellent storage for bedding, clothes, or anything you chose?
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Width: 34.25 in (87 cm)Depth: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good Condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-105241stDibs: LU4876141336632

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