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Antique Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Trunk
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Antique Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Trunk

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautiful antique early 20th century oriental carved camphor wood trunk. The antique camphor wood trunk has amazing carved detail throughout, depicting scenes of oriental life. The carved wood trunk has a hinged lid to the top, which opens to reveal a spacious interior, along with a pleasing camphor wood aroma. The antique trunk has carved wooden handles to either side, and is raised on carved bracket feet. A rather pleasing example, with beautiful carvings throughout. The camphor wood trunk comes with a lock.

Item Ref; M-5127

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 51.5cm / Width - 91cm / Depth - 46cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks to the tops and edges. The hinges run smoothly, with the lock working well. A lovely example of an antique early 20th Century Oriental carved camphor wood trunk.

Our experienced carpenter meticulously inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection. This ensures that every piece you purchase from us is ready to be seamlessly incorporated into your home.

To provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the item's condition, we kindly request that you take a moment to thoroughly review all the accompanying photos. These images form an essential part of the item's description and condition report, offering an important visual insight into its appearance and overall quality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51.5cm (20.28")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Trunk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1047770
Dealers Internal Reference
M-5127
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
A beautiful antique early 20th century oriental carved camphor wood trunk.
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The antique camphor wood trunk has amazing carved detail throughout, depicting scenes of oriental life.
Penderyn Antiques

The carved wood trunk has a hinged lid to the top, which opens to reveal a spacious interior, along with a pleasing camphor wood aroma. The antique trunk has carved wooden handles to either side, and is raised on carved bracket feet. A rather pleasing example, with beautiful carvings throughout. The camphor wood trunk comes with a lock.

fig 1. An early 20th-century camphor wood trunk featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in a landscape with a central brass latch.
fig 1. Antique Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Trunk

Item Ref; M-5127

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 51.5cm / Width - 91cm / Depth - 46cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks to the tops and edges. The hinges run smoothly, with the lock working well. A lovely example of an antique early 20th Century Oriental carved camphor wood trunk.

fig 2. An early 20th-century camphor wood trunk featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in a landscape with a central brass latch.
fig 2. Antique Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Trunk

Our experienced carpenter meticulously inspects, repairs, and restores each item in our collection. This ensures that every piece you purchase from us is ready to be seamlessly incorporated into your home.

fig 3. An early 20th-century camphor wood trunk featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in a landscape with a central brass latch.
fig 3. Antique Early 20th Century Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Trunk

To provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the item's condition, we kindly request that you take a moment to thoroughly review all the accompanying photos. These images form an essential part of the item's description and condition report, offering an important visual insight into its appearance and overall quality.

Height
51.5cm (20.28")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Trunk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1047770
Dealers Internal Ref
M-5127
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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Telephone 01685 813594
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Penderyn
South Wales
CF44 0TJ
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An early 20th-century camphor wood trunk featuring detailed relief carvings of figures in a landscape with a central brass latch.
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FAQs

A carved camphor wood trunk is a traditional Asian storage chest crafted primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These pieces feature deep relief carvings depicting figurative scenes, landscapes, or floral motifs, originally designed for both domestic use and export.

These trunks are constructed from solid camphor timber, selected for its aromatic qualities and natural insect resistance. Hand-carved relief panels form the exterior surfaces, secured with mortise and tenon joinery alongside decorative brass lock plates and side handles.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-chiselled relief work with subtle variations in depth rather than uniform machine carving. Look for natural oxidisation on the internal timber, aged brass hardware with hand-cast fitting irregularities, and the distinct aroma of natural camphor wood when opened.

A carved trunk works as a focal point in contemporary spaces, functioning as a coffee table, hallway accent, or blanket chest at the foot of a bed. Its rich timber tone contrasts effectively against neutral walls and minimalist modern furnishings.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the trunk away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber warping or cracking.
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