Royal Coat of Arms Hand Painted 1851 Trunk - 1851

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Striking 1851 painted dome-top trunk, featuring bold hand-painted heraldic decoration throughout. The lid is adorned with a crowned crest flanked … Read more Striking 1851 painted dome-top trunk, featuring bold hand-painted heraldic decoration throughout. The lid is adorned with a crowned crest flanked by a lion and unicorn, while the front bears a flowing banner with the Latin phrase “Vade in Pace” (“Go in peace”), lending the piece a strong sense of symbolism and presence.

Constructed of pine with original iron hardware and carrying handles, the trunk retains its early black painted surface with beautifully worn patina consistent with age and use. The interior is simple and utilitarian, showing honest wear from over a century of service.

This piece likely served as a travel or storage trunk and now presents as a highly decorative statement object—ideal at the foot of a bed, in an entryway, or as a coffee table with historic character.

31 wide x 20 high x 19.5 deep

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Dated: 1851
Hand-painted heraldic crest and motto
Original iron hardware and side handles
Dome-top (barrel lid) form
Original painted surface with age wear
Interior: raw wood with visible wear

A rare and character-rich example of 19th-century painted furniture with strong visual impact. See less