Colonial hardwood merchants chest
This Antique Colonial merchant chest was first crafted in the first half of the 19thc. using teak.
This chest was originally made for a merchant, to be used as a secure chest for transporting valuables, on the arduous journeys around India.
These chests make superb coffee tables as well as conversation pieces. It can’t fail to spark your imagination about the stories this could tell of its perilous travels either by cart, wagon, elephant, or sailing ship.
The top is boarded, joined by blacksmith made iron protection straps of the very interesting and appealing criss-cross strapping design. The lid opens on hinges to reveal an open storage area.
The exterior has the blacksmith made long iron strap corners.
This lovely trunk is finished all the way around and so can be used away from the wall. These are especially good as interesting coffee tables, making a conservation piece.
Imagine the pleasure you will have with ownership of this piece of history, and the conversations you can have as you all wonder at the tales it would give.
“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”
― John Ruskin
Measurements are as accurate as possible
74cms wide 29ins
48cms deep 19ins
53cms high 21ins
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Delivery
UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.
On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Victorian mahogany duet music stand is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Guarantee
This Victorian mahogany duet music stand carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.
PRICE MATCHING
Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.
When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Hingstons Distance selling policy.
Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.
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Items remain on sale until payment is received.
