Storage trunk - Wood, Iron - Travel trunk

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Constance Rousseau
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Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

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Antique solid oak travel chest with wrought-iron fittings, dating to about 1910–1920, in a rustic antique style; dimensions 30.5 cm × 30.5 cm × 30.5 cm, weight 7.2 kg, in good condition with some age-related wear.

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Antique solid oak chest with wrought iron fittings
Rectangular chest in solid oak, probably early 20th century, rustic or domestic travel style. Traditional mortise-and-tenon construction, lid with visible hinges, blackened wrought iron fittings (reinforced corners with riveted triangular brackets, central arched front handle, pivoting hasp latch). Unfinished raw interior, traces of old use visible on the bottom. Provenance: private Belgian collection.
Condition: very good for its age, sound wood without structural cracks or wormholes, no major warping or breaks, fittings intact with no active rust (natural patina and superficial oxidation typical), lid closes properly without excessive play, surfaces with signs of wear, old scratches, handling marks and a uniform dark patina, no recent restoration visible or glueing. Weight: 7200 g. Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm (length x width x height).

Antique solid oak chest with wrought iron fittings
Rectangular chest in solid oak, probably early 20th century, rustic or domestic travel style. Traditional mortise-and-tenon construction, lid with visible hinges, blackened wrought iron fittings (reinforced corners with riveted triangular brackets, central arched front handle, pivoting hasp latch). Unfinished raw interior, traces of old use visible on the bottom. Provenance: private Belgian collection.
Condition: very good for its age, sound wood without structural cracks or wormholes, no major warping or breaks, fittings intact with no active rust (natural patina and superficial oxidation typical), lid closes properly without excessive play, surfaces with signs of wear, old scratches, handling marks and a uniform dark patina, no recent restoration visible or glueing. Weight: 7200 g. Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm (length x width x height).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
7200 g
Title additional information
Travel trunk
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Iron, Wood
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
305 mm
Width
305 mm
Depth
305 mm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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