19th Century Continental Mahogany Maritime Chest

About This Piece

Vintage Design

19th century continental mahogany maritime chest circa 1870. Rare german maritime sailors chest with hand painted interior lid. Mahogany exterior with brass strap work. Working lock and key with a brass escutcheon plate engraved with the initials hs and dated 1902, a further brass plaque with the initials js 1934 suggest this was passed down through the family. Inside the lid is a beautifully painted picture of the german ship sv indra, signed by the artist l wolsch and dated 1883. The fully rigged ship is pictured among other ships including a paddle steamer in the background. The sv indra is a well documented ship, being built in hamburg in 1877 and owned by wachsmuth & krogmann weighing 695 tons. The indra ran aground and was wrecked of the the coast off the coast of acajutla, el salvador on the 30th of june 1897. The interior has a partially fitted interior of a candle box with a single lockable drawer below. Expected surface marks from the life that this piece of furniture must have had. Minor warping to lid, but still with working lock.

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Production Period	Before 1890
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
SKU	HIL-1274265
Restoration and Damage Details	Some marks, Lid slightly warped
Materials	Mahogany
Color	Brown
Width	99 cm 99 cm
Depth	48 cm 48 cm
Height	48 cm 48 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	United Kingdom
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.