Ahoy! Old Wooden Treasure Chests.
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
sees the launch of a new collection of antique and vintage wooden chests
and boxes. Finding an old wooden chest is not just for pirates like
Captain Jack Sparrow. Although most will not be used to store a pirate’s
booty, an old chest complements a contemporary or traditional interior
and an ideal storage solution for the most fanatical hoarders.
The new collection of old wooden chests
range from small vintage shaving boxes, to stationery boxes, to large
authentic brass bound colonial teak chests. Each has been meticulously
restored by skilled craftsmen to ensure it can be used for many years
to come. Each piece is different in style. Many have secret compartments,
some faded painted finishes; others have beautiful brass bindings and
edging. The solid tropical hardwood construction and classic styling
gives each piece a unique instant heirloom status.
Carl Morenikeji, founder of Scaramanga,
said: ‘Our wooden chests and trunks were originally used as merchants’
valuables and cash storage boxes or family storage chests, so some may
have seen action on the high-seas. We haven’t found any treasure or
old maps in any yet, but we have found some old coins in some of the
secret compartments. Nowadays an old wooden chest has so many uses ranging
from keeping jewellery to storing blankets and linen; and they make
perfect memory boxes.
Scaramanga ( www.scaramangashop.co.uk ) is a young business based in Fife, Scotland
specialising in supplying stylish vintage fashion accessories and interiors.
Ranging from antique wooden chests and trunks, old kitchen cabinets
and cupboards to vintage styled leather satchels and messenger bags.
Scaramanga sources individual items which are exclusive to the company,
so customers can rest assured their accessories and home furnishings
are one of a kind.
Scaramanga’s old wooden chests and
boxes range in price from £25 to £650. They are available exclusively
online at www.scaramangashop.co.uk or at Scaramanga’s Gateside Mills store. Customers
who place an order in pirate-like speak will be sent a free leather
journal.
