Antique Mariners/Sailors Chest

£135.00

Antique Mariners/Sailors Chest, ideal as a storage chest or keepsake box
This mariners chest is a small chest / keepsake box. Some of the fittings are not the originals I suspect, such as the clasp and possibly the hinges. Despite this, the chest has an interesting story that I hope you enjoy:
Mariners in the late 1700s and early 1800s would likely possess only the clothing they had on their backs and some bedding when they set sail, but other small trinkets, a knife and tools may also have accompanied them. Some mariners would commission a simple sea chest to be made, or make one themselves from any wood they could find, to carry these items. The sea chest offered a level of security and protection for the mariners possessions.
We do not know how old this chest is but it is very old and is a lovely and unique piece of history for your home.
Measurements: 32 Deep x 50 wide x 30 high (cm)

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Antique Mariners/Sailors Chest, ideal as a storage chest or keepsake box This mariners chest is a small chest / keepsake box. Some of the fittings are not the originals I suspect, such as the clasp and possibly the hinges. Despite this, the chest has an interesting story that I hope you enjoy: Mariners in the […]

Antique Mariners/Sailors Chest

£135.00

Antique Mariners/Sailors Chest, ideal as a storage chest or keepsake box
This mariners chest is a small chest / keepsake box. Some of the fittings are not the originals I suspect, such as the clasp and possibly the hinges. Despite this, the chest has an interesting story that I hope you enjoy:
Mariners in the late 1700s and early 1800s would likely possess only the clothing they had on their backs and some bedding when they set sail, but other small trinkets, a knife and tools may also have accompanied them. Some mariners would commission a simple sea chest to be made, or make one themselves from any wood they could find, to carry these items. The sea chest offered a level of security and protection for the mariners possessions.
We do not know how old this chest is but it is very old and is a lovely and unique piece of history for your home.
Measurements: 32 Deep x 50 wide x 30 high (cm)

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Antique Mariners/Sailors Chest, ideal as a storage chest or keepsake box This mariners chest is a small chest / keepsake box. Some of the fittings are not the originals I suspect, such as the clasp and possibly the hinges. Despite this, the chest has an interesting story that I hope you enjoy: Mariners in the […]

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