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ANTIQUE #SA1071125

Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

£1,695    $2,163    €2,040
 
This is an antique military trunk. An English, camphorwood chest or blanket box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
 
Appealing late Victorian trunk, with a wonderfully clean appearance
 
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
 
Camphorwood presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
 
Bound to the corners with quality brass caps and brackets
 
Stout lid dressed with a shaped drop handle and unmarked name plaque to top
 
Accentuated across the fascia with the name and number 4013 - A. Jones
 
Shield shaped brass lock escutcheon to the front — untested, key absent
 
Dressed with wide drop handles to each end for ease of carriage
 
Lid opens wide and held securely with a strap hinge
 
Delightfully clean interior dazzles with a bright biscuit hue
 
Small candle box to the left-hand side, with a generous main compartment
 
This is a fine antique military trunk, charmingly personalised and presented in a pleasingly clean order. Wide, flay top ideal for use as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.
 
Dimensions:
 
Max Width: 69.5cm (27.25'''')
 
Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'''')
 
Max Height: 30cm (11.75'''')
 
Interior Width: 58cm (22.75'''')
 
Interior Depth: 30cm (11.75'''')
 
Interior Height: 25cm (9.75'''')
 
Candle Box Width: 6.5cm (2.5'''')
 
Candle Box Depth: 30cm (11.75'''')
 
Candle Box Height: 5cm (2'''')
 
A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese camphorwood brass bound blanket box, inscribed ''4013, A. Jones'' to the front and with Chinese script to the underside, width 68.5cm, height 30cm.
 
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Antique #SA1071125, shown on this page, originates from the victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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