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Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Trunk.
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Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Trunk.

1900 - 1920
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Sold 10 April 2025 · Antiquus
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A quality antique trunk beautifully carved all over . A useful lift out tray to interior and original brass clasp to front. All in good condition ready to place in your home. Still remains a nice camphor aroma 41 inches wide 20 deep 20 tall . Delivery to England Wales and Scottish borders via courier service £65.00. Thanks for looking.

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Antiquus has dated this Antique Carved Camphorwood Chest to the 1900s.

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A quality antique trunk beautifully carved all over . A useful lift out tray to interior and original brass clasp to front. All in good condition ready to place in your home. Still remains a nice camphor aroma 41 inches wide 20 deep 20 tall . Delivery to England Wales and Scottish borders via courier service £65.00. Thanks for looking.
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Antiquus has dated this Antique Carved Camphorwood Chest to the 1900s.

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An antique rectangular wooden chest featuring deeply carved relief panels depicting traditional maritime and landscape scenes across the lid and front, centred with a brass clasp. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique rectangular wooden chest featuring deeply carved relief panels depicting traditional maritime and landscape scenes across the lid and front, centred with a brass clasp. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Trunk.

Archive II An antique rectangular wooden chest featuring deeply carved relief panels depicting traditional maritime and landscape scenes across the lid and front, centred with a brass clasp. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular wooden chest featuring deeply carved relief panels depicting traditional maritime and landscape scenes across the lid and front, centred with a brass clasp. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular wooden chest featuring deeply carved relief panels depicting traditional maritime and landscape scenes across the lid and front, centred with a brass clasp. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular wooden chest featuring deeply carved relief panels depicting traditional maritime and landscape scenes across the lid and front, centred with a brass clasp. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular wooden chest featuring deeply carved relief panels depicting traditional maritime and landscape scenes across the lid and front, centred with a brass clasp. View VI
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An antique rectangular wooden chest featuring deeply carved relief panels depicting traditional maritime and landscape scenes across the lid and front, centred with a brass clasp.
Antique Chinese carved camphor wood trunk.
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An antique rectangular wooden chest featuring deeply carved relief panels depicting traditional maritime and landscape scenes across the lid and front, centred with a brass clasp.
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  • ObjectTrunks and Chests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialCamphorwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRelief carving, Maritime landscape, Floral border, Brass hardware

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Camphorwood chests have been crafted in China for centuries, traditionally used for storing garments and valuable textiles due to the woods natural insect-repellent properties. They gained significant popularity during the Qing dynasty and later as export items for Western markets through the 19th and early 20th centuries.

These chests are constructed from solid Cinnamomum camphora (camphor laurel) wood, prized for its distinctive aromatic qualities and grain. Traditional construction often features hand-carved relief panels depicting landscapes, figures, or floral motifs, joined with traditional woodworking joints and fitted with brass hardware.

Authentic antique pieces display deep, hand-carved relief work rather than machine stamping, along with traditional joinery, patination appropriate to age, and often a lingering characteristic camphor aroma. Brass or bronze hardware fixtures fastened with traditional pins also indicate period authenticity.

A carved wooden chest serves as a functional anchor piece, working well as a coffee table substitute in a living room or at the foot of a bed in a master bedroom. Its textured surface introduces global character and warmth, contrasting effectively against minimalist or contemporary furnishings.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Clean gently with a dry or slightly damp lint-free cloth, and periodically nourish the wood with a suitable natural wax to preserve the finish without sealing the pores entirely.
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