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A Fine Antique Hardwood Brass Bound And Studded Zanzibar Chest

Stock No

TT695

Member since
2019
  • £1,150.00
  • €1,330 Euro
  • $1,423 US Dollar

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Item Description

A Fine Antique Hardwood Brass Bound and Studded Zanzibar Chest or Trunk. Of traditional design with lift up lid and candle/smalls box to one side. Carrying handles with escutcheons to each end. The lid, front and sides are beautifully decorated with brass stud and pierced plate in geometric patterns. Later straps internally. The chests have a fascinating cultural and historical story to tell. They were used to transport traded goods such as spices, gemstones and cottons through the main trade ports of Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay. Ideal at the end of a bed used as blanket boxes but also make interesting centre pieces when used as a coffee table.

Item Info

Seller

TINKER & TOAD

Seller Location

East Sussex, Sussex

Item Dimensions

H: 38cm W: 91cm D: 40cm

Period

19th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

East Sussex, Sussex

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)1435 863535

+44 (0)7771 682942

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