Antique Steamer Chest, English, Cedar, Shipping, Travel, Trunk, Victorian, 1900
Our Stock # 18.6524
This is an antique steamer chest. An English, cedar shipping or travel trunk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
- A fine trunk for distant voyages
- Displays a desirable aged patina
- Wonderful stocks of cedar with rich caramel hues
- Shows fine grain interest to its wax polish finish
- Strong, braced lid with five horizontal staves and stout iron corners
- Lid opens on long tapered brackets to rear and united by a cross brace
- Comes to rest on a generous chain link stay
- White painted interior in good, original order
- Dressed with a brass clasp and a square, inset lock plate — key absent
- Carried by way of two iron loop handles with broad stud fastening
- Interior replete with maker's label
- Copious detail for the business of P. W. Gibbons, Sloane Square, London.
This is a fascinating, strong antique steamer chest, well suited to the days of long distance travel. In the modern home, making for a fantastic centrepiece coffee table or as home storage. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 84cm (33'')
Max Depth: 49.5cm (19.5'')
Max Height: 51cm (20'')
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