Antique Shipwrights Chest, English, Pine, Maritime, Steamer, Trunk, Victorian

This is an antique Shipwright's chest. An English, pine maritime tool or steamer trunk and dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Time-served maritime history with later vintage appeal Displays a desirable aged patina Select pine in natural state to lid, with painted fascias Pine shows rich caramel hues, Fine grain interest and painted gold tooling Stout lid dressed with brass shoulders Iron drop handles feature at each end Small, working brass lock escutcheon, key present Vintage stencil and freehand text Adorned with period shipping paraphernalia Paper shipping label to Malta via Montgomery Line, dating to 1933 Shipping label with passenger information features at the front Inside lid replete with unused paper form for H. Ford and Sons, contractors to the Admiralty This is an appealing shipwright's chest with strong bon voyage taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home. Dimensions: Max width 93.5 cm (36.75”) Max depth 53 cm (20.75”) Max height 47.5 cm (18.75”) We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques