Camphorwood Campaign Chest C.1900.

Name: Camphorwood Campaign Chest C.1900.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA609179
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Good example of the classic camphorwood campaign chest c.1900. Solid camphorwood boards, a fragrant and pest resistant timber designed to protect the contents during passage, further protected with brass bindings and corners. Fitted inside with a small lidded box and an open shelf which disguises a cleverly hidden secret compartment for small items of particular value. Original flush fitting handles to the lid, lock plates and locks. Original heavy brass carry handles to the sides. With a Hong Kong maker’s stamp to the inside. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and polished in our workshops.

Dimensions: width 34", depth 18", height 16".

Physical Dimensions

Height

41cm (16.14")

Width

87cm (34.25")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA609179

Dealers Internal Reference

32617

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Good example of the classic camphorwood campaign chest c.1900.

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Solid camphorwood boards, a fragrant and pest resistant timber designed to protect the contents during passage, further protected with brass bindings and corners.

Collinge Antiques

Fitted inside with a small lidded box and an open shelf which disguises a cleverly hidden secret compartment for small items of particular value. Original flush fitting handles to the lid, lock plates and locks. Original heavy brass carry handles to the sides. With a Hong Kong maker’s stamp to the inside. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and polished in our workshops.

Dimensions: width 34", depth 18", height 16".