Elmgarden has dated this piece to the 1940s.
However the main reason for using camphor wood is its fragrance it smells a bit like Eucalyptus and this most attractive of smells repels moths hence its common use in the best quality Blanket Boxes
The carving of this piece is quite spectacular depicting ships and pagodas, the chest is carved on every side, the handles too are carved, it stands on carved cabriole feet and has a large brass clasp on the front which could be locked using a pad lock, the interior is clean and there is a removable tray in the top
The chest is 43” long, 23” high and 20” deep
DELIVERY OF THIS PIECE TO ALL OF MAINLAND ENGLAND AND WALES IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE Delivery times vary from 7 to 28 days
Ref: HN74
Elmgarden has dated this piece to the 1940s.
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Large Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest
