A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SEA CHEST
robustly constructed in oak and of slightly tapering form, with hinged candle box and compartment within containing a gimballed compass (lacking card), carved handle (with original rope becketts) -- 17½ x 37½ x 16in. (44.5 x 95 x 40.5cm.)

Condition Report
Structurally fine overall condition; box has been polished, possibly losing canvas lining to lid; beckett handles have signs of repair and are in fragile condition.

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