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Red Leather China Trade Trunk
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Red Leather China Trade Trunk

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A charming red leather China trade trunk with a camphor wood interior, side carrying handles, made around 1880-1890, general wear all quite strong and very usable, unusual to find in red leather.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Red Leather Trade Trunk to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09484406
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Solid camphor wood interior: traditional cabinet work for China trade travelling chests.
Fine craquelure throughout the red leather: natural shrinkage and drying over decades.
Extensive brass studding with dark oxidisation: original decorative metalwork untouched.
Painted floral borders showing rubbed pigment: gradual wear from handling.
Cast brass side carrying handles: hardware made for transport.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1212058
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A charming red leather China trade trunk with a camphor wood interior, side carrying handles, made around 1880-1890, general wear all quite strong and very usable, unusual to find in red leather.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Red Leather Trade Trunk to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09484406
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Solid camphor wood interior: traditional cabinet work for China trade travelling chests.
Fine craquelure throughout the red leather: natural shrinkage and drying over decades.
Extensive brass studding with dark oxidisation: original decorative metalwork untouched.
Painted floral borders showing rubbed pigment: gradual wear from handling.
Cast brass side carrying handles: hardware made for transport.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212058
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Archive I A rectangular red leather China trade trunk decorated with brass studs, brass side handles, and hand-painted gold floral motifs.

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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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A rectangular red leather China trade trunk decorated with brass studs, brass side handles, and hand-painted gold floral motifs.
Red Leather China Trade Trunk
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A rectangular red leather China trade trunk decorated with brass studs, brass side handles, and hand-painted gold floral motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialLeather, Brass, Wood
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsBrass studwork, Painted floral decoration, Brass side handles, Latching lockplate
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This China trade trunk originates from the 1880 to 1890 period in a Chinese Export style. It is constructed from wood with a red leather exterior and brass hardware, featuring brass studwork, painted gold floral decoration, brass side handles, and a latching lockplate. The rectangular box displays general wear across the red surface, including scuffs and surface marks from age, alongside a dark-painted border along the base. The hardware comprises two curved drop handles mounted on the sides and a central keyhole escutcheon on the front. The piece measures 40 cm high, 91 cm wide, and 47 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this chest serves as an occasional storage trunk or decorative accent in a living space, bedroom, or study.

FAQs

China Trade leather trunks were produced in Chinese port cities during the 18th and 19th centuries specifically for export to Western markets. They were crafted using camphor wood cores to deter insects during sea voyages and wrapped in hide decorated with studwork and painted motifs.

These trunks feature a solid wood frame covered in pigskin or calfskin leather. The exterior is reinforced with brass studwork, side brass carrying handles, steel or brass corner mounts, and hand-applied paint pigments.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut brass fittings, hand-driven studs forming geometric or floral borders, and a distinct camphor scent upon opening. The exterior leather typically exhibits natural craquelure and original painted pigments rather than modern stenciling.

A decorative leather trunk functions effectively as a central coffee table, a storage chest at the foot of a bed, or a feature piece in an entryway. The deep red tones and studded brasswork pair well with dark wood furniture or neutral contemporary settings.

Position the trunk away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent leather shrinkage and pigment fading. Lightly dust the surface using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid polishes, saddle soaps, or chemical cleaners on original painted leather.
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