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Excellent Oriental Camphor Trunk
Vintage Garden UK
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Excellent Oriental Camphor Trunk

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely Chinese deep carved camphor trunk, outstanding carving, super condtion" depth

23" high

40" wide

21" depth

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting. You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Vintage Garden UK has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Trunk to the 1920s.

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SA1122302
Description
A lovely Chinese deep carved camphor trunk, outstanding carving, super condtion" depth

23" high

40" wide

21" depth

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Vintage Garden UK

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Vintage Garden UK has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Trunk to the 1920s.

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A dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed relief carvings of figures and buildings on the front panel and a decorative brass latch plate.
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Vintage Garden UK
Telephone 07968 450046 or 07377 527316
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6 The Elms Business Park
Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom
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A dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed relief carvings of figures and buildings on the front panel and a decorative brass latch plate.
Excellent Oriental Camphor Trunk
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A dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed relief carvings of figures and buildings on the front panel and a decorative brass latch plate.
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Camphor trunks are traditional storage chests constructed from aromatic Cinnamomum camphora wood. Originating in East Asia, they were widely produced for domestic use and export, prized for their natural insect-repelling qualities ideal for storing woollens, silks, and linens.

These chests are primarily constructed from solid camphor timber, renowned for its strong fragrance. Exterior surfaces often feature hand-carved relief panels in native hardwoods, complemented by decorative brass or bronze lock plates and latches.

Authentic camphor pieces retain a distinctive natural scent when opened, particularly on unvarnished interior surfaces. Traditional joinery, such as dovetail joints, along with hand-carved exterior detail and heavy engraved brass hardware, further indicate period construction.

A carved camphor chest serves well as a functional focal point, such as a low coffee table in a living area or a storage bench placed at the foot of a bed. Its rich timber tones provide visual warmth and texture within contemporary schemes.

Dust the exterior regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage. Leave internal surfaces unsealed to allow the natural aromatic oils to continue releasing.
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