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Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Trunk

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Our Stock # 25759

This is a large antique silver chest. An English, oak and cast iron bound shipping trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. An exceptional, substantial piece of Victorian craftsmanship with distinguished provenance.

Superb Victorian shipping chest of impressive proportion and quality
Displays a pleasingly aged patina consistent with its long service
Select oak stocks present fine grain interest and deep caramel hues
Profusely bound with cast iron straps, providing excellent strength and rigidity

Trio of inset locks to the fascia — left-hand lock in working order, key present
Gently domed lid opens wide, resting securely against a rear brace
Interior fitted with two removable storage boxes, each with inset carry handles
Top edge dressed with a maker’s plaque for E & E Emanuel, Silversmiths of Portsmouth

Engraved brass plaque to the fascia bearing the name Bridges Taylor
Fascia also displays the abbreviation R.E., denoting the Royal Engineers of the British Army
Pairs of robust drop handles to each side aid lifting and carriage
Ideal for use as a distinguished coffee table within a fine period interior

This is a magnificent oak and cast iron shipping trunk, offering outstanding character, provenance and decorative presence for the collector, study or refined interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 111cm (43.75'')
Max Depth: 67.5cm (26.5'')
Max Height: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Storage Box Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')
Storage Box Depth: 56.5cm (22.25'')
Storage Box Height: 24cm (9.5'')

Max Interior Width: 100.5cm (39.5'')
Max Interior Depth: 58.5cm (23'')
Max Interior Height: 57.5cm (22.75'')

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Price
£2850.00  UK
$3819.00  USA
3249.29  EU
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Category Antique Furniture Date c.1850  Early Victorian Antiques Material Oak Origin English Item code as272a8907 / 25759 Status For Sale

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