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Exceptional Antique Zanzibar Chest
This is an exceptional brass studded solid teak Zanzibar chest from the late 19th century beautifully decorated and embellished with engraved and chased brass panels. The reeded hinged lid has attractive studded detail and a large engraved and pierced brass clasp, the base with three small drawers and brass solid backplate handles to the sides.
The heavy chest is a most impressive example of a Surat style ‘Zanzibar’ chest. These chests were actually made in Surat in Gujarat by Parsees and used as trade chests on ships for transporting spices like turmeric, saffron, pepper and cinnamon as well as fabrics and precious stones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar and Bombay which is why these chests were often found across much of the Arab Gulf.
The chest is a substantial size at 128 cms wide 56 cms high by 53 deep.
UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £60 plus vat to most areas.
SellerRams Head Antiques
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Rams Head Antiques
17 Front Street
Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
DL13 3DF
Tel : 07769255544
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The heavy chest is a most impressive example of a Surat style ‘Zanzibar’ chest. These chests were actually made in Surat in Gujarat by Parsees and used as trade chests on ships for transporting spices like turmeric, saffron, pepper and cinnamon as well as fabrics and precious stones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar and Bombay which is why these chests were often found across much of the Arab Gulf.
The chest is a substantial size at 128 cms wide 56 cms high by 53 deep.
UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £60 plus vat to most areas.
Price
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/JUN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Furniture
Period Late 19th Century Antiques
Material Teak
Item code as623a4072
Status For Sale
£1650.00 
$2243.34
€1935.45
$2243.34
€1935.45
Conversion rates as of 16/JUN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Rams Head Antiques
17 Front StreetWolsingham
Weardale
Durham
DL13 3DF
Tel : 07769255544
Non UK callers : +44 7769255544
Get directions to Rams Head Antiques
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