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A Mid 19th Century Anglo Chinese Camphor Box Circa 1860
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A Mid 19th Century Anglo Chinese Camphor Box Circa 1860

19th century
Sold 10 October 2025 · Macintosh Antiques
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Description

A mid 19th century Anglo Chinese camphor box circa 1860 with really fine quality brass carrying handles, locks and mounts and a detachable inner shelf.

Size: 40 inches wide 20 inches deep 18.5 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Anglo Chinese Camphor Box to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA841630
Dealers Internal Reference
MA3480
Description
A mid 19th century Anglo Chinese camphor box circa 1860 with really fine quality brass carrying handles, locks and mounts and a detachable inner shelf.

Size: 40 inches wide 20 inches deep 18.5 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Anglo Chinese Camphor Box to the 1860s.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA841630
Dealers Internal Ref
MA3480
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

Dealer Profile

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Macintosh Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A rectangular mid-19th-century Anglo-Chinese camphor wood chest featuring prominent grain patterns, brass corner reinforcements, and a central circular brass latch. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular mid-19th-century Anglo-Chinese camphor wood chest featuring prominent grain patterns, brass corner reinforcements, and a central circular brass latch. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Mid 19th Century Anglo Chinese Camphor Box Circa 1860

Archive II A rectangular mid-19th-century Anglo-Chinese camphor wood chest featuring prominent grain patterns, brass corner reinforcements, and a central circular brass latch. View II
Archive III A rectangular mid-19th-century Anglo-Chinese camphor wood chest featuring prominent grain patterns, brass corner reinforcements, and a central circular brass latch. View III
Archive IV A rectangular mid-19th-century Anglo-Chinese camphor wood chest featuring prominent grain patterns, brass corner reinforcements, and a central circular brass latch. View IV
Archive V A rectangular mid-19th-century Anglo-Chinese camphor wood chest featuring prominent grain patterns, brass corner reinforcements, and a central circular brass latch. View V
Archive VI A rectangular mid-19th-century Anglo-Chinese camphor wood chest featuring prominent grain patterns, brass corner reinforcements, and a central circular brass latch. View VI
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
Location
The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 132
Items Sold 4,554
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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A rectangular mid-19th-century Anglo-Chinese camphor wood chest featuring prominent grain patterns, brass corner reinforcements, and a central circular brass latch.
A mid 19th century Anglo Chinese camphor box circa 1860
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A rectangular mid-19th-century Anglo-Chinese camphor wood chest featuring prominent grain patterns, brass corner reinforcements, and a central circular brass latch.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrunks and Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Chinese
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Circular brass hasp latch, Visible wood grain
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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Anglo-Chinese camphor boxes are furniture pieces crafted in China during the 19th century specifically for the European export market, prized for their aromatic wood and durability.

These chests are constructed from solid camphor wood, known for its insect-repellent properties, and traditionally feature dovetailed joints, brass corner brackets, and heavy-duty hardware designed for maritime travel.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-beaten brass or copper hardware with traditional pin fixings, natural timber ageing, and the characteristic aromatic scent of camphor wood.

This item functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room or as a practical storage chest at the foot of a bed, adding textural warmth and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, applying occasional natural beeswax polish, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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