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Dutch Colonial Wood Trunk from Borneo, Early 20th Century

$1,160
$1,45020% Off
£892.35
£1,115.4420% Off
€1,035.76
€1,294.7020% Off
CA$1,635.88
CA$2,044.8520% Off
A$1,832.46
A$2,290.5720% Off
CHF 962.47
CHF 1,203.0920% Off
MX$22,282.09
MX$27,852.6220% Off
NOK 12,188.05
NOK 15,235.0620% Off
SEK 11,569.74
SEK 14,462.1720% Off
DKK 7,730.31
DKK 9,662.8820% Off

About the Item

An early 20th Century wood trunk, hand-crafted in Borneo, Indonesia. The outside of the trunk is finished in caramel brown, with original metal handles on the sides and also its original metal lock. The inside is unfinished cedar, with one small compartment and one small drawer. Sound structural condition. The finish presents signs of use consistent with its age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Dutch Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Some separations in the wood appear to have been repaired. Time of repair unknown. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. No structural issues or significant losses. Reparations are visible, time of repairs unknown.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 03 INDO 71911stDibs: LU825036855432

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