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20th Century Oriental Carved Maple and Camphor Wood Chest
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20th Century Oriental Carved Maple and Camphor Wood Chest

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 November 2024 · Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd
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An extremely good quality oriental freestanding maple chest profusely and deeply carved. This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, it is a hard wood which lends itself very well to carving. 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 chest is a classic shape with carvings of Ships/City and Dragons scenes, carved on both the top and the front, the handles are inset carved, the chest stands on stepped bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA927311
Dealers Internal Reference
PAP19017
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An extremely good quality oriental freestanding maple chest profusely and deeply carved.
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This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, it is a hard wood which lends itself very well to carving.
Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

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 chest is a classic shape with carvings of Ships/City and Dragons scenes, carved on both the top and the front, the handles are inset carved, the chest stands on stepped bracket feet.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this Carved Camphor Wood Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA927311
Dealers Internal Ref
PAP19017
Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2022

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An elevated, high-angle view of a dark brown carved wooden chest featuring detailed low-relief panels depicting traditional motifs and a hinged lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An elevated, high-angle view of a dark brown carved wooden chest featuring detailed low-relief panels depicting traditional motifs and a hinged lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

20th Century Oriental Carved Maple and Camphor Wood Chest

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Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd
Telephone 07521 666758 or 01299 513168
Location
3 Ward Road
Sandy Lane Industrial Estate
Stourport-on-Severn
Worcestershire
DY13 9QB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/papantique
Verified Since Sep 2022
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Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd
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An elevated, high-angle view of a dark brown carved wooden chest featuring detailed low-relief panels depicting traditional motifs and a hinged lid.
20th Century Oriental Carved Maple And Camphor Wood Chest
Ref: SA927311
An elevated, high-angle view of a dark brown carved wooden chest featuring detailed low-relief panels depicting traditional motifs and a hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Trunks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleOriental Traditional
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Maple
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRelief carvings, Landscape panels, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Camphor wood chests have a long tradition in East Asia, historically crafted for storing garments and valuable documents due to the woods natural insect-repellent properties.

These chests are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like camphor or maple, featuring intricate hand-carved relief panels and traditional joinery designed to withstand humidity.

Authentic pieces generally feature distinct aromatic wood qualities, traditional brass hardware, hand-chiselled relief carvings, and construction characteristics consistent with mid-20th-century production.

A carved chest functions effectively as a coffee table substitute, an end-of-bed storage solution, or an accent piece in a hallway, adding texture and warmth to contemporary spaces.

Maintain the wood by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive heat sources; occasionally clean with a dry, soft cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes to preserve the natural finish.
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