British Colonial Antique Merchant Hardwood Travel Chest, circa 1850

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British Colonial Antique Merchant Hardwood Travel Chest, circa 1850

About the Item

Antique colonial merchant’s chest This antique colonial merchant’s chest was first crafted in the first half of the 19th century. Using an Indian hardwood. This chest was originally made for a European, to be used as a secure chest for transporting valuables, on the arduous journeys around India. These chests make superb coffee tables as well as conversation pieces. Your imagination gets sparked, as you envisage the stories this could tell of its perilous travels either by cart, wagon, elephant, or sailing ship. The top is multi boarded joined by blacksmith made iron protection straps. It has a small burn mark to the top that by repute, came after a skirmish on one of its journeys. The ¾ lids opens on a hinge to reveal a vast open storage area. The exterior has the blacksmith made iron corners and long strap hinges. The lock plate has a pair of decorated iron hasps. This lovely trunk is finished all the way around and so can be used away from the wall. These are especially good as interesting coffee tables. Measures: 120cms wide 47 1/4ins 72.5cms deep 28 1/2ins 52.5cms high 20 3/4ins All dimensions are approximate. This antique colonial merchant’s chest is an item of antique furniture that is a very green product that has not affected the environment we live in. We are a family business and rely on your loyal custom, especially in these difficult times Our store is a 17thcentury Old English coaching Inn that has lived through so many such periods in our history and stands testament that we will also be there in future. Guarantee This item carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 40 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

Dimensions:
Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120.02 cm)Length: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)
Style:
British Colonial (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Hardwood
Place of Origin:
India
Period:
1850-1859
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1850
Condition:
Seller Location:
Salisbury, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2642318529552