Chests , Trunks, and Boxes

Sailor’s Chest, Large

 
Original sailor's chests are close to impossible to find. The crafter of this impressive replica researched their classical design and intricate construction. The Hand knotted carrying handles (beckets) and slanted tongue and groove constructed chest are entirely hand made. Then hand distressed with a french finish. Build of solid pine wood.

With the passing of the age of sail came an end to an ancient custom-the use of a wooden chest to transport and keep the sailor’s belongings. The mark of their calling, it was ubiquitous in the merchant marine and on whalers. These chests represent an era and a breed of men long since gone, and if not for the interest of today’s yachtsmen they would be lost to posterity. Dovetailed pine wood, slanted sides, made to original specifications. Culminating in two beckets, sea-slang for handles of unbelievable detail. They are the apotheosis of knot making. Days of crafting topknots, hitches, splices using linen and cotton line (cod fishing line) and heavier rope. Inside the chest a small ditty box to hold sewing gear. Once this chest served as a sailor’s dining chair, now it will serve as an extra seat or even as a coffee table.

38.75 x 14.75 x 19.25"