Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 7

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk, Brass & Hardwood, Beaux Arts, 1850

$2,669.10
£2,304VAT Included
€2,289.03
CA$3,697.69
A$3,732.51
CHF 2,144.71
MX$45,242.57
NOK 24,823.98
SEK 25,356.30
DKK 17,111.17

About the Item

A 19th Century Zanzibar trunk A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers This hardwood chest is decorated with brass, studs and fretwork Dowry chests like this were often used in the export of spices, rugs, and silks to the West The chest has iron carrying handles, a candle compartment inside and a brass hasp which can be used to hold a lock The chest is 15” high, 33” long and 18” wide NV298.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Beaux Arts (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Godshill, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NV2981stDibs: LU2498326876322

More From This Seller

View All
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk with Brass Fretwork and Folk Art Design

19th Century Zanzibar Trunk with Brass Fretwork and Folk Art Design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A 19th century Zanzibar trunk. A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers This hardwood chest which originally was p...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Folk Art Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean

Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean This piece is zinc lined mainly to protect your possessions at sea and the makers label in on the inside of the lid This is a v...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Leather Travel Trunk Strong Box, Antique Country Style, 1900, 28" Wide

Leather Travel Trunk Strong Box, Antique Country Style, 1900, 28" Wide

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Purpose Made Leather Travel Trunk Strong Box This piece was made to fit on a carriage, it is very heavy and strong, it is banded with wood and leather and has a covering of studded ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather

Spanish Folk Art Travel Chest, Wood, Late 19th Century, Floral Decor

Spanish Folk Art Travel Chest, Wood, Late 19th Century, Floral Decor

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Spanish Folk Art travel chest or steamer trunk, A very useful decorative travel trunk, the Trunk is decorated with a small painted floral decoration, decorative metal corner ba...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington

19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington A super quality silver chest or strong box, the chest is intended for world travel, it is very heavy and strong with carrying h...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French Country House Chic Leather and Brass Bound Chest

French Country House Chic Leather and Brass Bound Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French country house chic leather and brass bound chest, The trunk is covered in heavy quality hide, it has brass bound edges and a brass studd...

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

You May Also Like

Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration

Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration

Located in Peabody, MA

A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and sp...

Category

Antique 18th Century Zanzibari Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Copper

Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk, England

Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk, England

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Brass Handles. Its widely accepted that trunks like this were normally purposed for army use, often given into the ownership of high ranking officers to use for their travels around the various battlegrounds and territories of the empire around the world, hence the carrying handles and the brass banded decoration, which also serves the functional purpose of protecting the item from bumps and bashes during the numerous times it would have been transported. In modern day living this trunk would make a perfect coffee table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the home including the hallway, living room or bedroom. The trunk is also a little smaller than a large amount which yuou will find on the market, which of course allows for it to be used in an even wider variety of spaces. The trunk has also been inspected in our workshops by our expert antique...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Other

19th c. British Campaign Trunk of Camphor wood and brass

19th c. British Campaign Trunk of Camphor wood and brass

Located in Johns Island, SC

Large British Officers Campaign Trunk. Each side of this trunk is made of solid planks of Camphor wood which is joined by dovetail joints and brass details to protect edges. This t...

Category

Antique 1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Parisian Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware and Wood Slat Top

19th Century French Parisian Travel Trunk with Brass Hardware and Wood Slat Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique French travel trunk was crafted in Paris, France circa 1890 and reflects the solid, utilitarian craftsmanship of late 19th century trunk-making, elevated by refi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Iron