Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Camphorwood was used in the manufacture of travelling trunks as the wonderful scent given off by the wood discouraged insects, and kept them away.
This trunk was made so that it could be easily transported on it's journeys throughout the Empire, probably to house an Army Officer's clothes and personal possessions. It has inset brass protection on the corners mounts and sides and is fitted with the original brass carrying handles.
Complete with working lock and the original key.
This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.
Condition:
In really excellent original condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 52 cm x Width 104 cm x Depth 52 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 3 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches
Camphorwood
is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall. The leaves have a glossy, waxy appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. In spring it produces bright green foliage with masses of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit around 1cm in diameter. It has a pale bark that is very rough and fissured vertically.
Cinnamomum camphora is native to China south of the Yangtze River, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, and has been introduced to many other countries.
Our reference: A4161
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer C1840 19th C
