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Camphor Trunk
Midwinter Antiques
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Midwinter Antiques

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Camphor Trunk

1900 - 1920
Description

A highly decorative Chinese large carved camphor lined trunk . It is made from an oriental hardwood and has a pair of dragons carved to the top and the front chasing a flaming Pearl…the side panels and top rail have carved bats for prosperity and the back a single dragon. It has a hinged lid and is both attractive and practical.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1920s.

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SA899907
Dealers Internal Reference
8326
Description
A highly decorative Chinese large carved camphor lined trunk . It is made from an oriental hardwood and has a pair of dragons carved to the top and the front chasing a flaming Pearl…the side panels and top rail have carved bats for prosperity and the back a single dragon. It has a hinged lid and is both attractive and practical.
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA899907
Dealers Internal Ref
8326
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels.
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Archive I A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels.

Camphor Trunk

Archive II A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels.
Archive V A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels. View V
Archive VI A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels. View IX
Archive X A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels. View X
Archive XI A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels. View XI
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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
Location
Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/midwinter
Verified Since Jun 2019
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A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels.
Camphor trunk
Ref: SA899907
A rectangular dark brown camphor wood trunk featuring detailed hand-carved dragon motifs in high relief across the top lid and front panels.
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FAQs

Camphor wood trunks are traditional storage chests crafted from Cinnamomum camphora timber, historically popular in East Asia and throughout the export trade for storing textiles due to the natural insect-repelling properties of the wood.

These chests are typically constructed from solid camphorwood or lined with camphor timber. Construction features hand-carved relief panels displaying dragons, nautical scenes, or floral motifs, fitted using classic woodworking joinery.

Authentic camphor trunks retain a distinct aromatic fragrance inside the cabinet even after long periods. Look for hand-carved relief details displaying structural variations, solid timber weight, and traditional construction joinery.

A carved camphor chest serves as functional storage positioned at the foot of a bed, as a low coffee table in a living room, or as an accent piece in an entryway.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources or prolonged sunlight to prevent drying or cracking.
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