Antique Shipwright's Chest, English, Stained Pine, Workman's Trunk, Victorian

Our Stock # 18.9667

This is an antique shipwright's chest. An English, stained pine workman's trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. 

• Pleasingly aged maritime chest, with a fascinating appearance
• Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
• Robust, stained pine stocks show copious patination
• Stout lid opens smoothly, coming to rest on the raised candlebox lid

• Appealing, natural interior in a delightfully clean order
• Inset brass lock to fascia — untested, key absent
• Hand painted monogram to lid reads W.H.W.
• Return to sender label to interior for the titular William H Waters

• Useful candlebox with lid organised into a pair of compartments
• Adorned with remnants of antique shipping labels
• Fascinating rope handles set within stout keepers to each end
• Wide, flat top ideal for use as a distinctive coffee table

This is a wonderfully aged antique shipwright's chest. Of keen maritime appeal and useful for blanket storage or as a distinguished coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 90cm (35.5'')
Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')
Max Height: 31cm (12.25'')

Candlebox Segment Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')
Candlebox Segment Depth: 16.5cm (6.5'')
Candlebox Segment Height: 10cm (4'')

Interior Width: 68.5cm (27'')
Interior Width - Below Candlebox: 81.5cm (32'')
Interior Depth: 37.5cm (14.75'')
Interior Height: 26cm (10.25'')
Interior Height - Below Candlebox: 15cm (6'')