Sailor's Storage Chests

from £159.00

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£345.00

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£450.00
The only place a sailor really had to himself was his wooden chest: repository for clothing, tools, love letters and keepsakes. There were all number of designs - dependent on the whims of the ship's carpenter - but the base was usually wider than the top, for stability, and the corners dovetailed, for strength. Beckets (rope handles) were the sailor's own work, a demonstration of his knotting skills. Originals from the 18th and 19th centuries are now sought after and fetch large sums at auction.

These hand-made replicas are very realistic, from the planked construction to the "weathered" finish that makes them look just right. Great for spare bedding, seasonal clothing etc.

Sailor's chest, small. 25" wide, 12½" tall, 12" deep.
Sailor's chest, large. 39" wide, 19" tall, 15" deep.

SAVE £54 - buy one of each size for £450

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