Elmgarden Antiques

Description

Antique Iron Bound Merchants Chest with Hidden Compartments

The chest is VERY heavy, it is made in hardwood with a great deal of thick Iron Banding and Brass and Iron Studs both for strength and decoration
Chests like these were made for merchants to transport their goods and valuables across the world trade routes
Chests needed to be durable to stand up to the long and difficult journeys by sea and land
The chest has wheels which help with mobility, heavy carrying handles and a double hasp lock on the front
The iron work is decorated indicating that this one was made in the East probably India
Inside the chest has 3 hidden, lockable compartments also a drawer at the front
The Chest is sound, a good looking piece with a colonial/medieval look
It is 32” high, 50” long and 28” deep
TAV58
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