Zanzibar Studded African Walnut Trunk

This pine box/blanket chest has the original rattail hinges. It has the original steel strapping, carrying handles, and brass escutcheon.

Antique painted German pine blanket/marriage chest. Wonderful folk art flowers and geometric designs on facing front. Colors are still vibrant after 200 years. Two handles for easy ...

The front of this Central European blanket chest has two floral painted panels. The top is natural pine. The interior has a candle box. ...

Simple Regency blanket chest. Satinwood and pine construction with two storage drawers with original brasses. Beautiful patina with banded lid and front. Lock with key.

A 19th Century Zanzibar trunk A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers This hardwood chest is decorated with brass, ...

Lovely rare Zanzibar trunk, 19th century. Brass studded decorations all-over with brass clad panels. Three bottom drawers and top opens for storage as w...

A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the insi...

Rare early 20th century handcrafted Zanzibar blanket chest with brass metal overlay and brass studs throughout. The antique trunk is comprised of solid carved teak wood and features ornate brass interior hinges. The interior is also fitted with a candle box on the upper left corner. The chest is adorned with ornate brass metal corner plates and brass studs throughout, creating a series of geometric symbols and Moorish inspired patterns. The patterns on the top of the trunk are said to symbolize the Fountain of Youth. The chest features a hand-carved ebonized wood base and brass carrying handles. Exquisitely detailed with magnificent craftsmanship. Originally used for travels and often for the exports of good. Makes a great coffee table or accent piece or entryway chest.