Brass Bound Camphor Trunk 19th Century

Name: Cantonese Brass-bound Camphor-wood Trunk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA492541
Price: 2850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A rectangular warm brown camphor wood trunk featuring brass corner reinforcement plates and a central circular brass lock plate.

Cantonese Brass-Bound Camphor-wood Trunk

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ObjectTrunks & Chests
Period19th century
StyleChinese Export
MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBrass corner plates, Circular brass lockplate, Bat-shaped brass medallions, Flush brass hardware
SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 93 cm (37 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This nineteenth-century Chinese Export trunk originates from Canton and follows a traditional form. Solid camphor-wood planks display a warm brown colour with natural grain variations, complemented by pale brass hardware. The lid incorporates corner reinforcement plates and a central engraved medallion surrounded by four bat-shaped motifs, while the front secures with a circular lockplate featuring flush hardware. Surface wear, minor scratches, and natural variations in the timber highlight its age. Measuring 46 cm high, 93 cm wide, and 59 cm deep, the proportions suit placement at the foot of a bed or within a gentleman's library. Homeowners today utilise this piece as a practical storage chest for linens or blankets while adding decorative character to living spaces or bedrooms.

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A Cantonese camphor-wood trunk is a specialized storage chest produced in southern China during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, specifically crafted for export to European and American trade markets.

Camphor wood contains natural aromatic oils that act as a deterrent against moths and other insects, making it an ideal timber choice for preserving clothing, linens, and document archives.

Authentic examples typically display hand-cut dovetail joinery, heavy brass corner brackets designed to protect against transit wear, and a distinct lingering resinous fragrance within the interior.

These trunks function well as coffee tables in living rooms, statement storage units at the foot of a bed, or accent pieces in hallways to introduce warm timber tones.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly, while keeping brass fittings clean without using abrasive chemical polishes that strip original patination.

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Cantonese Brass-bound Camphor-wood Trunk

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