Chest - Document box - Mahogany - 19th century

English mahogany document box – 19th century

Fine English mahogany document or storage chest from the 19th century, executed in a robust architectural form. The box is constructed from carefully selected wood with a warm reddish-brown colour and a nicely developed patina, appropriate to its age.

The front is dominated by a large recessed rectangular panel, framed by profiled mouldings. Notable are the turned ornaments at the four corners, which give the otherwise restrained design a decorative accent. The flat lid has a profiled, slightly overhanging edge and sits on the broad plinth at the bottom, giving the chest a solid and balanced appearance.

Central on the front is the original keyhole. The combination of panelwork, turned details and the dark, warm appearance of the mahogany aligns well with the English furniture traditions of the 19th century. Comparable mahogany chests were used for storing documents, correspondence, personal belongings or valuables.

A characterful antique chest in which the simple architecture, warm mahogany wood and subtle turned ornamentation contribute to an attractive 19th-century appearance.

Overview
Object: document box / storage chest
Material: mahogany wood, presumably solid and/or veneered
Origin: England, probably
Dating: 19th century
Style: English / Victorian
Construction: rectangular chest with paneling
Decoration: turned corner ornaments and profiled mouldings
Lid: flat, with profiled overhanging edge
Lock: key lock
Colour: warm reddish-brown with dark patina
Function: documents, correspondence or personal belongings
Condition: signs of use and patina appropriate for age

Dimensions and weight
Length: 24.5 cm
Width: 42 cm
Height: 22 cm
Weight: 3200 grams

The photos are part of the lot description. The object will be well packed and insured for shipment.