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19thc. Camphor Wood Chest
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €995     $1,080
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19thc. Camphor Wood Chest

19th century
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19thc. Camphor Wood Chest

With brass bound corners & edges.

Metal side carrying handles.

37”w x 17”h x 17”d

94cm w x 44cm h x 44cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Camphor Wood Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1192151
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4494
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We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
19thc. Camphor Wood Chest

With brass bound corners & edges.

Metal side carrying handles.

37”w x 17”h x 17”d

94cm w x 44cm h x 44cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Camphor Wood Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1192151
Dealers Internal Ref
4494
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
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A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, brass strap reinforcements, a central keyhole escutcheon, and dovetail joinery.
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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, brass strap reinforcements, a central keyhole escutcheon, and dovetail joinery.

19thc. Camphor Wood Chest

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
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31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2010
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, brass strap reinforcements, a central keyhole escutcheon, and dovetail joinery.
19thc. Camphor Wood Chest
Ref: SA1192151
A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, brass strap reinforcements, a central keyhole escutcheon, and dovetail joinery.
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Camphor wood chests were widely produced during the 19th century, primarily for maritime transport and military campaigns. Built from Asian camphor timber, these trunks were prized for their natural insect-repelling oils, which protected textiles and official documents during extended sea voyages.

Traditional camphor trunks feature solid camphor wood boards joined with exposed hand-cut dovetails for structural integrity. They are typically reinforced with flush-fitting cast brass corner brackets and side straps designed to withstand heavy transit without snagging adjacent cargo.

Authentic 19th-century campaign trunks exhibit flush brass hardware, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and natural patination across metal fittings. Opening the lid should reveal a distinct aromatic camphor scent alongside hand-forged or cast brass drop handles and steel or iron lock mechanisms.

A brass-bound chest functions effectively as a central coffee table in a living room or positioned near an entryway for functional storage. Its warm timber tones and geometric metalwork provide structural contrast alongside contemporary soft furnishings.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the timber grain twice yearly to maintain hydration. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on brass fittings to preserve original oxidisation and position the piece away from direct heat sources.
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