Antique Sailor’s Sea Chest, Late 19th Century
Antique Sailor’s Sea Chest, Late 19th Century
$2,800.00
Antique Sailor’s Sea Chest, Late 19th Century, a British sailor’s sea chest made from tropic hardwood, possibly teak, with a beautiful interior painted seascape with a British Square-Rigged Ship under full sail, with a lighthouse and another ship in the background, flying British ensign at stern, and series of signal flags including the “Blue Peter” for “All Hands Report on Board,” and inscribed with the name of the sailor “John Lindsey”
Antique Sailor’s Sea Chest, Late 19th Century, a British sailor’s sea chest made from tropic hardwood, possibly teak, of heavy, solid brass-bound construction with dove-tailed joints, reinforced molding around top and base, and a unique fish-shaped escutcheon; the hinged lid reveals a beautiful interior painted seascape with a British Square-Rigged Ship under full sail, with a lighthouse and another ship in the background, flying British ensign at stern, and series of signal flags including the “Blue Peter” for “All Hands Report on Board.” The interior has a till or glove box, and two additional sliding tills (which were most likely added a little later); the interior is inscribed with the name of the sailor “John Lindsey” and bears a later added brass plaque inscribed “The Old Homestead”, likely a Seaman’s Bethel or home for sailors retired from the sea.
The chest remains in excellent condition, solid and strong, and the painting remains in excellent, bright condition.
Measures: 15-3/4 in H x 34-1/2 in L x 18 in W
