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Early C20th Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest
Beresford Antiques LTD
for sale €462     $502
£395
Beresford Antiques LTD

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Early C20th Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest

1900 - 1920
Description

Great quality Camphorwood chest with well carved panels to all sides and a good colour The hinged top has its original catch and when opened has a beautiful aroma of Camphorwood The box is free from breaks and has its original bracket feet

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1900s.

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SA1224225
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Description
Great quality Camphorwood chest with well carved panels to all sides and a good colour The hinged top has its original catch and when opened has a beautiful aroma of Camphorwood The box is free from breaks and has its original bracket feet
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224225
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch.
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Archive I A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch.

Early C20th Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest

Archive II A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch. View II
Archive III A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch. View III
Archive IV A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch. View IV
Archive V A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch. View V
Archive VI A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch. View VI
Archive VII A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch. View VII
Archive VIII A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch. View VIII
Archive IX A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch. View IX
Archive X A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch. View X
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Beresford Antiques LTD

Beresford Antiques LTD
Telephone 07778 898 062
Location
Unit 1
Cliffe Road
North Newbald
YO43 4SP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/beresfordantiquesltd
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 124
Items Sold 2,550
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Verified Since Jul 2012
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Location: Unit 1, Cliffe Road, North Newbald, YO43 4SP, United Kingdom
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For Sale
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A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch.
Early C20th carved oriental camphor wood chest
Ref: SA1224225
A warm brown rectangular camphor wood chest featuring relief-carved panels depicting figures and landscapes, completed with a central brass latch.
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Camphor wood chests originated in East Asia, particularly China, as major export items during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They were designed primarily for storing clothing, textiles, and linens during long sea voyages, utilizing the woods inherent properties.

These trunks are crafted from solid camphor timber, valued for its aromatic oil content. They are finished with hand-carved relief panel artwork and fitted with traditional brass hardware, including decorative lock plates and hinges.

Authentic pieces retain a distinct, natural camphor aroma inside the box even after many decades. Identification is also based on hand-carved landscape or figurative scenes, traditional joinery techniques, and heavy brass fittings.

A carved camphor chest works well positioned at the foot of a bed or used as an accent coffee table in a living space. The detailed relief carving provides architectural texture against modern, clean-lined furnishings and plain plaster walls.

Dust the exterior timber with a soft dry cloth and keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage. Keep the interior dry and closed when not in use to retain the aromatic fragrance of the timber.
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