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I love things like this as knowing it was most likely used for carrying goods or personal belongings on sea voyages makes me wonder where it’s been, what it’s held, who has lugged it around. At three hundred years old, I’m sure it would have some tales to tell…
It is of simple six plank construction with chunky dovetail corner joints, and iron reinforcement straps and carrying handles. It is certainly not a fancy piece of furniture, but I often think simple is best and this has a certain honest charm about it. The back is not as ‘finished’ as the front and sides, but not to the extent that it couldn’t be used as a coffee table (for example) if desired.
Condition: One of the metal bands on the front bottom edge has been lost, and the lock plate has been altered. The hinges have been replaced and there has been some wood filled in which can be seen from the rear. Someone has covered the hinges with paper on the inside - I can only assume this is because they have rough edges and were catching on things. We have left the paper in place but it could be removed if desired. The handles appear to be original and are useable. Some additional pieces of timber have been added to the underside of the lid at each end.
Dimensions:
Width - 135cm
Depth - 52.5cm
Height - 53.5cm
Mainland UK delivery (excluding the Scottish highlands) is included in the price - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere, or if you would like to collect the item yourself, please get in touch. Delivery of furniture usually takes between 7 and 21 days from order, though can sometimes take longer. If you need an item by a certain date please speak to us prior to ordering and we’ll try to help. Please see our ‘How to Buy’ page for more information regarding delivery.
This is an antique item and as such may have signs of wear in accordance with its age. Anything that we think is of note will have been mentioned above, but please study the photos carefully to satisfy yourself as to its condition as it is not possible to list every little mark or flaw. We are happy to provide high resolution photographs or videos if required, and answer any questions you may have - just get in touch!
