Oriental Chinese Camphor Wood & Soapstone Chest

Name: Oriental Chinese Camphor Wood & Soapstone Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1013312
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

Description

A fine quality early 20th century freestanding Chinese oriental antique camphor wood chest with cherry blossom carving to the borders and ebonised edge. The inlaid coloured soapstone has been beautifully hand carved in relief and engraved to create scenes of male scholars with female figures in traditional dress with cherry blossom trees.

The chest stands on carved foo dog cabriole feet and retains its original embossed brass back plate and latch and it comes with a working lock and key. Inside, the chest has a lovely camphor wood aroma. This piece is great for storage but would also make a fantastic coffee table with a glass top fitted.

Height - 62 cm (24 ½ inches)

Width - 104 cm (41 inches)

Depth - 60 cm (23 ½ inches)

Physical Dimensions

Height

62cm (24.41")

Width

104cm (40.94")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1013312

Dealers Notes

ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

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Description

A fine quality early 20th century freestanding Chinese oriental antique camphor wood chest with cherry blossom carving to the borders and ebonised edge.

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The inlaid coloured soapstone has been beautifully hand carved in relief and engraved to create scenes of male scholars with female figures in traditional dress with cherry blossom trees.

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

fig 1. ORIENTAL CHINESE CAMPHOR WOOD & SOAPSTONE CHEST — fig 1. Oriental Chinese Camphor Wood & Soapstone Chest

The chest stands on carved foo dog cabriole feet and retains its original embossed brass back plate and latch and it comes with a working lock and key. Inside, the chest has a lovely camphor wood aroma. This piece is great for storage but would also make a fantastic coffee table with a glass top fitted.

Height - 62 cm (24 ½ inches)

Width - 104 cm (41 inches)

Depth - 60 cm (23 ½ inches)