A Victorian pine blanket chest, the rectangular plank top having a moulded edge and long iron

A Victorian pine blanket chest, the rectangular plank top having a moulded edge and long iron strap hinges, opening to reveal a spacious interior fitted with a side candle box or till compartment. The chest is of robust dovetail construction, featuring visible through-joints at the corners and a recessed iron lockplate to the front. To each end is an applied black iron loop carrying handle, the whole raised on a simple moulded skirt base with some damp damage, A small patch of green pigment is visible to the lid surface. There are no maker's marks or stamps present on the piece.