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Catalogue for our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction to be held on Wednesday 28th of January 2026

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18 sub categories viewing : Coffers,Trunks in Antique & Fine Quality Furniture and Furnishings
description ( and estimated value in GBP )
  • An early 18th Century elm boarded chest with drawer/mule chest, the front board and drawer having chipped edges, the front board fitted a square lock plate, the drawer with round escutcheon and ring drop handles, the drawer with runners but only supported by base rails, the interior back board with section of replacement timber and strap hinges, evidence of grooves for candle box 68cm h x 113cm w x 41cm d

921

An early 18th Century elm boarded chest with drawer/mule chest, the front board and drawer having chipped edges, the front board fitted a square lock plate, the drawer with round escutcheon and ring drop handles, the drawer with runners but only supported by base rails, the interior back board with section of replacement timber and strap hinges, evidence of grooves for candle box 68cm h x 113cm w x 41cm d £300-400
detail
  • A 19th Century rectangular pine trunk with metal drop handles, the lid with label marked Viscount Buxton 37cm h x 69cm w x 40cm d

967

A 19th Century rectangular pine trunk with metal drop handles, the lid with label marked Viscount Buxton 37cm h x 69cm w x 40cm d £60-80
detail
  • A large 19th Century pine shipping trunk with iron drop handles, the lid marked No.23 The Right Honourable Viscount Buxton, Government House, Pretoria, Via Port Elizabeth, the side with Buxton monogram, Viscount Buxton was Governor-General of South Africa in 1914-1920 83cm h x 87cm w x 59cm d

968

A large 19th Century pine shipping trunk with iron drop handles, the lid marked No.23 The Right Honourable Viscount Buxton, Government House, Pretoria, Via Port Elizabeth, the side with Buxton monogram, Viscount Buxton was Governor-General of South Africa in 1914-1920 83cm h x 87cm w x 59cm d £60-80
detail
  • An 18th Century and later rectangular oak box/trunk with hinged lid and iron lock, the base fitted a drawer, raised on bracket feet 37cm h x 66cm w x 39cm d

1018

An 18th Century and later rectangular oak box/trunk with hinged lid and iron lock, the base fitted a drawer, raised on bracket feet 37cm h x 66cm w x 39cm d £100-150
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