Description: A Traditional 19th Century Sea Chest Canted Configuration with 6-board pine wood construction, dove tail joints & pegged construction canted sides and lid has pegged Front & side skirts for strength, ropes fastened thru vertical blocks. What is certainly unique about this sea chest is the old remnants of the original red paint and wear from use.Vertical blocks still retaining rope handles.Notice the canted chest shape. Roman numeral an old owners carved date on top edge dates to 1866 (Old dove tailed chest is possibly earlier)This is an exceptional example of a sailor necessity. Approximate measurements:Overall Height from bottom of chest to top of lid 19"Top lid by itself measures 37" L X 18 1/2" W, with overhanging lip on lid 2" thickTop of chest without lid 35" L x 17 1/2" W x 17 1/4" HWide Bottom 35" L x 20 1/2" WCondition: Chest is in as found conditionOld original paint, Lock is missingOne rope handle is old replacementShrinkage Cracks due to peg construction, Losses to bottom planks of chest due to moistureThis antique chest is in solid useable condition.Till to the right side of chest is missing.Please see all photos for a complete description.Loc.F Shipping to: United States / Canada / International Please message us for a quote on shipping furniture. Shipping includes high quality professional packaging, handling and insurance. Follow us on Instagram! @missiongalleryantiques Like us on Facebook! missiongalleryantiques1980
Price: 1350 USD
Location: San Diego, California
End Time: 2024-02-06T21:16:11.000Z
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Primary Material: Wood
Country/Region of Origin: United States
Military Branch: US Navy
Time Period, War: Spanish American War
Maker: Unknown
