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Large Scale Early C19th Chinese Export Leather And Brass-bound Signed Camphor Trunk .

£1,400    $1,846    €1,665
Large scale early C19th Chinese export leather and brass-bound signed camphor trunk.
 
Brass-bound and stud-work black leather-bound camphor wood trunk of large scale and proportions. Brass corners and banding with decorative brass stud decoration. The ends fitted with original cast-brass carrying handles The hinged lid with a ring handle , opening to reveal the majority of the original vivid pink lining paper together with seemingly original fabric stays to the lid , and bearing a label of it’s Chinese , probably Cantonese , manufacturer.
 
The top having a central studded oval design , the front with a decorative studded swagged design.
 
In excellent original condition with all brass and studs present. The brass having achieved a dark patinated surface with a verdigris bronze style appearance. The trunk having been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops.
 
Large and capacious decorative trunk which would work equally well as storage or as a coffee/ magazine table or ottoman
 
H 21”
 
W 42”
 
D 20”
 
China c.1830
 
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
 
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
 
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
 
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
 
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Antique #SA1081853, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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