Featured Antique Chest? Identification Please

Good Evening, was wondering if anyone knowledgeable on antique chests might be able to provide me some background info on this one I recently bought at a yard sale in Virginia. While I know next to nothing about them, a few items caught my eye regarding the chest: hinges, nails, handle, lock, the dovetail corners, and overall fine construction... just seemed to jump out at me and so I hope I did ok buying it. The dimensions are: 41"(W) X 22"(D) X 26"(H). I saw no markings or symbols indicating who built it or where it was made. Any info / insights would be appreciated.

 

Seaman's chest? Handles do not look original.

 

saratoga chest rounded lid goes on top of the flat top chests and shape reflects water... candle box ??? tallow candles det
er rodents from contents. although clothes stink.

 

nice chest....but where is all the outside hardware and why is the interior so pristine..?

 

How very odd. Looks like two different chests.

 

Ditto. Not unusual for blanket chests to look pristine on the inside.

 

Many Thanks for the replies and background info!! Any idea timeframe range as to when it might have been made and what the value might be?

 

Looks mid to late 19th to me, not earlier due to pieced wood (not a six board chest). Guess it was country made, not big city. Most desirable dome top chests are earlier and have original paint, so not huge demand or value, but nice authentic piece with a few replaced parts.

 

Nice chest and I am on board with a mid 19th century date. Would think a Scandinavian or Northern European origin.

 

Thanks Jeff

 

Thanks for the insights, Brad

 

Lovely in its simplicity.

Debora

 

Tanks Dave!

 

Indeed... It's a nice chest.... Hoping to sell it sometime down the road..

 

Thanks for your reply!

 

Thanks Bronwen!

 

Thanks for your expertise, Pewter2

 

Thanks for your reply Komokwa