{"product_id":"antique-victorian-19th-century-barrel-68407","title":"Antique Victorian 19th Century Barrel Dome Trunk, Steamer Travel Sea Chest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful piece is an antique dome-top (or barrel-top) steamer trunk, commonly manufactured during the late 19th century (circa 1870–1900).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive curved lid was designed for long-distance travel on steamships and trains. This shape was highly practical because it prevented baggage handlers from stacking other heavy luggage on top, keeping the curved lid safe from crushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features a robust wooden core reinforced with horizontal slats of wood, black metal banding, secure side latches, and a central brass or iron locking mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, these chests are highly collectible and frequently repurposed into rustic coffee tables, decorative statement pieces, or blanket storage boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic antique condition with original aged patina, lock for decoration not working.\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions :\u003cbr\u003e\nH: 70cm\u003cbr\u003e\nL: 82cm\u003cbr\u003e\nW: 47cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheFoldAntiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57725959274879,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/3813\/5743\/files\/il_fullxfull.8100646682_f4sn.jpg?v=1781121088","url":"https:\/\/thefoldantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-19th-century-barrel-68407","provider":"TheFoldAntiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}