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Camphorwood Seaman’s Chest
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Camphorwood Seaman’s Chest

19th century
Description

A characterful late Nineteenth century Camphorwood seaman’s chest.

Good solid condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Camphorwood Sea Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244832
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Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
A characterful late Nineteenth century Camphorwood seaman’s chest.

Good solid condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Antique Camphorwood Sea Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244832
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A rectangular antique camphorwood sea chest featuring visible dovetailed corner joints, a central keyhole, and side rope handles.
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Archive I A rectangular antique camphorwood sea chest featuring visible dovetailed corner joints, a central keyhole, and side rope handles.

Camphorwood Seaman’s Chest

Archive II A rectangular antique camphorwood sea chest featuring visible dovetailed corner joints, a central keyhole, and side rope handles. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique camphorwood sea chest featuring visible dovetailed corner joints, a central keyhole, and side rope handles. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique camphorwood sea chest featuring visible dovetailed corner joints, a central keyhole, and side rope handles. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique camphorwood sea chest featuring visible dovetailed corner joints, a central keyhole, and side rope handles. View V
Archive VI A rectangular antique camphorwood sea chest featuring visible dovetailed corner joints, a central keyhole, and side rope handles. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular antique camphorwood sea chest featuring visible dovetailed corner joints, a central keyhole, and side rope handles. View VII
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 279
Items Sold 1,699
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A rectangular antique camphorwood sea chest featuring visible dovetailed corner joints, a central keyhole, and side rope handles.
Camphorwood seaman’s chest
Ref: SA1244832
A rectangular antique camphorwood sea chest featuring visible dovetailed corner joints, a central keyhole, and side rope handles.
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  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMaritime
  • MaterialCamphorwood, Iron, Rope
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDovetail joints, Rope beckets, Keyhole escutcheon, Plinth base
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This nineteenth-century maritime seaman's chest consists of warm brown camphorwood with a solid finish. Practical storage furniture for a home today, it functions as a decorative low table, a blanket box at the foot of a bed, or a storage chest in a living room, hallway or study. The rectangular trunk features visible exposed dovetail joints at the corners, a plinth base, a central dark metal keyhole escutcheon on the front, and dark rope handles fitted to the sides. Measuring 42 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, the proportions suit placement in domestic interiors. The timber shows natural grain variations, and the structure remains in solid condition.

FAQs

A seamans chest made from camphorwood is a specialized storage trunk historically used by sailors and naval officers during long voyages. These chests were designed to protect clothing and personal items from damp maritime conditions while travelling aboard ships.

Camphorwood was favoured in maritime furniture making due to its natural aromatic oils, which repel insects such as moths and wood-boring beetles. The dense grain of the timber also offered resistance to salt water and humidity changes experienced at sea.

Authentic 19th-century sea chests typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints at the corners, flush-fitting or recessed iron hardware, and side beckets or rope handles. The interior often retains the distinct aromatic fragrance characteristic of genuine camphorwood timber.

A vintage sea trunk functions exceptionally well as a low coffee table, a foot-of-bed storage box, or a distinctive accent piece in a hallway. Its rich timber tones provide visual warmth, grounding neutral contemporary schemes with texture and character.

Maintain antique camphorwood by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timbers patina. Avoid positioning the chest near direct heat sources or in areas of extreme humidity to prevent timber movement.
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