Antique English Georgian Elm Flat-Top Blanket Chest / Box / Trunk / Ottoman / Coffee Table (Circa 1820)
This is a charming rustic antique English Georgian elm chest, which retains its original lock and handles, with ample storage space inside, circa 1820, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Georgian Elm Chest
• Circa: 1820
• Provenance: England, UK
• Period: Georgian
• Wood: Solid elm
• Width: 95.5cm / 3ft
• Single-plank top (sign of quality)
• Internal candle box with lid & lock
• Brass carrying handles
• Original steel strap hinges
• Original brass key escutcheon
• Original working steel lock (with key)
• Traditional hand-dovetail construction
• Ideal as a coffee table/ storage chest / TV stand
• Ample storage space
• Lovely mellow colour & patination
• Provincial / rustic design
• Excellent original condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
Description:
This is a charming rustic antique English Georgian elm chest, which retains its original lock and handles, with ample storage space inside, circa 1820, in excellent original condition. The Georgian trunk has been constructed with a single-plank flat top (a sign of quality), with a cleated moulding, above single plank sides, front and back. The elm timbers display a stunning grain configuration and colour. Featuring decorative brass carrying handles and key escutcheon, the elm chest retains the original working steel lock (with key) and oval shaped brass key escutcheon. The interior is clean, dry, practical and usable. The lid retains its original steel strap hinges, which are in good working condition. The interior comprises the original candle box, with lid and working bras lock with key. The interior also retains its original floorboards and backboards. The Georgian elm chest sits on its original small bracket feet. The back of the trunk retains its original panels along with the original floorboards. The Georgian elm chest has been wax-polished by hand (over the original scumble finish), in our workshop, to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination are of an excellent standard.
This Georgian elm storage trunk would look great in either a traditional or contemporary setting, in a variety of rooms; either in the hallway, the living room or bedroom as a TV stand, ottoman or blanket box at the foot of the bed etc.
This beautiful Georgian box boasts a warm rustic colour. As the Georgian flat-top chest boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Condition Report:
This is a charming rustic antique English Georgian elm chest, which retains its original lock and handles, with ample storage space inside, circa 1820, in excellent original condition. Owing to its rustic / provincial provenance, there are old use marks visible to the top (see photos) and leading edges; all of which adds to the character, age and appeal of this Georgian trunk. Evidence of historical woodworm, which has been thoroughly treated for precaution. Please note, it is common for most elm chests of this age to have signs of historical woodworm, as this was a susceptible timber. The Georgian elm chest has been cleaned and wax-polished by hand, in our workshop, to a professional standard. The Georgian elm chest lid retains it original working steel lock and key. There is also a small brass lock and key for the internal candle box. The interior is clean, dry, and usable and retains its original candle box. The original steel strap hinges and original brass side carrying handle are in good working condition. The trunk retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The Georgian trunk is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 42cm / 16½” / 1ft 4½”
External Width (Feet) = 95.5cm / 37⅝” / 3ft 1⅝”
Width (Body) = 93cm / 36⅝” / 3ft 0⅝
External Depth (Lid) = 50.3cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”
Depth (Body) = 47cm / 18½” / 1ft 6½”
Price:
The price for this item is £895 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
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Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
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