A large 19th century mainland China or Hong Kong solid camphor wood brass bound trunk/ chest with good figuring, brass carrying handles and generous proportions for storage and to use as potential coffee table. The camphor great protection against pesky moths! For smaller sizes see our stock pages.
Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration
Midwinter Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1052585
Dealers Internal Reference
8426
Description
A large 19th century mainland China or Hong Kong solid camphor wood brass bound trunk/ chest with good figuring, brass carrying handles and generous proportions for storage and to use as potential coffee table. The camphor great protection against pesky moths! For smaller sizes see our stock pages.
Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture
Midwinter Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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