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This is undoubtedly one of the most exquisite chests I’ve encountered. Likely crafted as a dowry, often referred to as a hope chest or marriage chest, this piece is a marvel of design and craftsmanship. 

Marriage chests, also known as wedding chests or hope chests, are traditional storage chests used in many cultures to store items that a young woman would accumulate in preparation for her marriage. The ches...

Antique coffers are storage box chests, they were typically used during the medieval, Renaissance, and colonial eras. Primarily used to store various items such as clothing, linens, documents, and valuables such as money and jewelry.

In sunshine or evening glow, light is warmed by the chest bringing it alive and letting the imagination flow.  Hot sunshine and colourful spices of lands afar.

History today is taught in a way to capture our imagination.

A large Victorian metal bound oak chest with domed lid is an impressive, belt and braces piece.  Full of character and definitely made to last a lifetime, but just how many? It still looks great.   Although...

Solid, substantial and so cavernous. Makes this 19th century painted pine cupboard with two drawers above two doors a must have piece. Trying to imagine the family house it may have originally been used in a...

Victorian Metal Bound Oak Plate Chest with Domed Lid

Small Antique Stained Iron Bound Chest