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19th Century Camphor Wood Travelling Campaign Trunk

$2,908.36
£2,100
€2,470.07
CA$3,956.59
A$4,396.65
CHF 2,303.89
MX$53,917.07
NOK 29,384.79
SEK 27,644.13
DKK 18,435.59
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About the Item

A large late 19th-century camphor wood brass-bound travelling campaign trunk with brass mounts and carrying handles. It features a warm, rich colour and patina, suitable for use as a decorative coffee table. The early timbers exhibit a deep colour and patination, making this trunk a rare find. It serves as a bold and decorative statement piece for a variety of interiors. The dimensions are: Height 48cm (18.9in) Width 94cm (37.0in) Depth 47cm (18.5in)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 37.01 in (94 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Petworth,West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7021244291392

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