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Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

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This is an antique military trunk. An English, camphorwood chest or blanket box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing late Victorian trunk, with a wonderfully clean appearance Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Camphorwood presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues Bound to the corners with quality brass caps and brackets Stout lid dressed with a shaped drop handle and unmarked name plaque to top Accentuated across the fascia with the name and number 4013 - A. Jones Shield shaped brass lock escutcheon to the front — untested, key absent Dressed with wide drop handles to each end for ease of carriage Lid opens wide and held securely with a strap hinge Delightfully clean interior dazzles with a bright biscuit hue Small candle box to the left-hand side, with a generous main compartment This is a fine antique military trunk, charmingly personalised and presented in a pleasingly clean order. Wide, flay top ideal for use as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home. Dimensions: Max Width: 69.5cm (27.25'') Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'') Max Height: 30cm (11.75'') Interior Width: 58cm (22.75'') Interior Depth: 30cm (11.75'') Interior Height: 25cm (9.75'') Candle Box Width: 6.5cm (2.5'') Candle Box Depth: 30cm (11.75'') Candle Box Height: 5cm (2'') A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese camphorwood brass bound blanket box, inscribed '4013, A. Jones' to the front and with Chinese script to the underside, width 68.5cm, height 30cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 27.37 in (69.5 cm)Depth: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 244231stDibs: LU2645339910732

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