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Camphor Wood Trunk
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Camphor Wood Trunk

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A charming camphor wood box trunk, ideal for use as a coffee table or storage box.

Lovely dark honey colour, with hinged lid and storage space inside.

Decorative brass corners and straps, although the latch is missing this does not distract from the look of this piece.

W 95.5cm/37.5

D 53cm/21"

H 47cm/18.5"

Interior space

W 92cm/36.25"

D 50.5cm/20.25"

H 35cm/13.75"

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
95.5cm (37.60")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Antique Camphor Wood Trunk to the 1880s.

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SA1052881
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OYE240220B
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Description
A charming camphor wood box trunk, ideal for use as a coffee table or storage box.

Lovely dark honey colour, with hinged lid and storage space inside.

“
Decorative brass corners and straps, although the latch is missing this does not distract from the look of this piece.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

W 95.5cm/37.5

D 53cm/21"

H 47cm/18.5"

Interior space

W 92cm/36.25"

D 50.5cm/20.25"

H 35cm/13.75"

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
95.5cm (37.60")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Antique Camphor Wood Trunk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1052881
Dealers Internal Ref
OYE240220B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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Telephone 01634 233280 or 07799 880 163
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White Hill Road
Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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An antique warm amber brown camphor wood trunk featuring protective brass corner mounts, side handles, and a brass escutcheon.
Camphor Wood Trunk
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A camphor wood trunk is a heavy wooden chest constructed from the timber of Cinnamomum camphora, historically utilised by sailors, merchants, and military officers during maritime trade and overseas campaigns. The timber contains natural aromatic oils that repel insects such as moths, making these trunks suited for storing textiles and linens.

These trunks were primarily constructed from solid camphor wood planks joined with dovetail or lap joints for strength during transit. Protective brass brackets, corner caps, and flush-fitting brass hardware were fitted to reinforce edges and prevent structural damage during sea voyages.

Authentic pieces typically retain a distinct aromatic camphor scent when opened, even after decades of use. They feature hand-fitted brass corner mounts, heavy hand-forged or cast brass drop handles, dovetailed construction, and age-consistent patination across both the timber and metal fittings.

A camphor trunk functions effectively as a central coffee table in a living area or positioned at the foot of a bed for storage. Its rich timber tones and brass detailing complement both traditional schemes and minimalist contemporary spaces requiring a warm textural focal point.

Dust the timber surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain to nourish the wood. Position the trunk away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers on original brass fittings.
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