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Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Silk Lined Multi Compartments, circa 1920

$1,272.44
$1,817.7730% Off
£945
£1,35030% Off
€1,114.36
€1,591.9430% Off
CA$1,762.79
CA$2,518.2730% Off
A$1,977.09
A$2,824.4130% Off
CHF 1,035.37
CHF 1,479.1030% Off
MX$24,023.51
MX$34,319.3130% Off
NOK 13,147.45
NOK 18,782.0730% Off
SEK 12,464.71
SEK 17,806.7330% Off
DKK 8,318.11
DKK 11,883.0130% Off

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1920’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest with silk lining A good looking and well made piece, they are very rare in this size, it would make a great side or coffee table or perhaps a luxury toy chest, really the way it is designed and it looks it could be used for anything storage related We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, there is nothing negative to note condition wise Dimensions Height 67cm Width 57cm Depth 45cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses SW19-3BE Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823315043972

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