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Chinese Black Leather & Brass Camphor Wood Trunk, 1820-50

$2,000
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£1,529.11
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€1,761.22
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CA$2,802.61
CA$4,904.5742% Off
A$3,128.85
A$5,475.4942% Off
CHF 1,639.47
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MX$38,300.25
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NOK 20,821.32
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SEK 19,631.86
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DKK 13,144.18
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About the Item

China trade brass bound black leather covered camphor wood trunk. The top and case are framed by brass corner mounts and brass tacking with a reserve of brass tacking on the center of the lid. The case is fitted with heavy cast brass bail handles with rosette back plates and a brass escutcheon lock plate. The lock is the original after a European model. A faded paper label on the interior is attributed to the workshop of Ashie or Ashoe. For reference, see: "The China Trade" by Carl Crossman. Canton China, made for the Western trade, circa 1820-50.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820-1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Leather surfaces have been cleaned and waxed. Brass elements have been polished. Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 19681stDibs: LU6534228321252

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