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19th.c. Seaman’s Chest with Original Painted Decor

Name: 19th.c. Seaman’s Chest With Original Painted Decor
SKU: ac049a3283
Price: 445.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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Delighted to present what is by far the best seaman’s chest we have had for many many years. An exceptional untouched example with the sloping sides traditional of the form and retaining the original green exterior paint, iron handles and lock. Lift the lid however, and you reveal the real star feature a precious original hand painted panel to the inside. Featuring the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes flags as well as the white and red ensigns of the Merchant and Royal Navy surrounding a central crest with a crucifix, heart, signal flag (for the letter L) and an anchor with snake (commonly held to signify a love of the sea or life in service on the ocean). Flanked on each side with a coiling geometric pattern in contrasting colours, it is a wonderful piece of folk art preserved in excellent condition.

Sold together with a letter of provenance stating it belonged to seaman John Ingram from the small port town of Blyth in Northumberland. John ran away to sea at just 12 years old and, despite surviving being shipwrecked, spent the majority of his working life at sea. The chest was used to store his personal belongings and rope splicing kit. Having retired back home to Blyth John died in 1907.

Dimensions: width 36″, depth 20″, height 16″ Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.

Price

£~~445.00~~

$~~569.42~~ USA

€~~537.60~~

The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Category Antique Furniture Date c.1860 Late 19th Century Antiques Material Painted Origin English Item code ac049a3283 / 29085 Status Sold

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