Antique English, Oak and Bound Iron Storage Trunk, Silver Chest, Campaign Chest, c 1800's.

This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and bound iron storage trunk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800's.

Antique chests like the one shown are often identified as iron-bound oak chests, also known as silver chests, deed boxes, or campaign trunks. These chests were used for storing valuable items, such as silver, documents, and other goods, and their heavy construction with metal strapping was designed to deter theft

• Superb living room or bedroom storage with fine Georgian appeal
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
  
• Stout craftsmanship, with generous use of iron caps to corners
• Lid rest to the rear keeps the chest open at a generous angle
• Dressed with cast iron drop handles to each side

This is a fascinating antique silver chest, ideal for adding generous storage to your bedroom or lounge in the robust, appealing Georgian manner. the flat top lending itself to use as a distinctive coffee table. 

Dimensions: 60 cms wide, 63 cms high, 54 cms depth.