19th Century Trunk with Embossed Tin and Wood

A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Brass Handles. Its widely accepted that trunks like this were normally purposed for army use, often given into the ownership of high ranking officers to use for their travels around the various battlegrounds and territories of the empire around the world, hence the carrying handles and the brass banded decoration, which also serves the functional purpose of protecting the item from bumps and bashes during the numerous times it would have been transported. In modern day living this trunk would make a perfect coffee table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the home including the hallway, living room or bedroom. The trunk is also a little smaller than a large amount which yuou will find on the market, which of course allows for it to be used in an even wider variety of spaces. The trunk has also been inspected in our workshops by our expert antique...

A 19th Century Zanzibar trunk A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers This hardwood chest is decorated with brass, ...

Wooden Trunk with Iron straps and closures. Trunk belonged to Sarah Otway Cave as shown on plaque.

19th Century English oak trunk A simple rectangular design with iron handles and iron strap hinges on the interior top. Top opens to review lots of ...

An Indonesian carved and painted trunk from the 19th century, with architecture and foliage. Created in Indonesia during the 19th century, this trunk, ideal to be used as a blanket chest, features a rectangular lid that opens up to reveal a convenient storage space with side box. The trunk is adorned with a carved decor on the dovetailed façade, depicting a central architecture flanked with elegant trees. Accented with polychrome highlights including yellow and green tones, the trunk is raised on four bracket feet. With its nice proportions and skillfully carved decor, this 19th century Indonesian trunk...

A 19th century Sri Lankan Trunk made of jakwood with ebony trim. Bright hardware and handles on squat feet.

Early 19th century Swedish Inlaid trunk with Marquetry is a remarkable example of craftsmanship in the creation of artistically produced heirloom pieces designed to be enjoyed for ce...

Lovely rare Zanzibar trunk, 19th century. Brass studded decorations all-over with brass clad panels. Three bottom drawers and top opens for storage as w...

Chinese Export red leather trunk, brass bound with hand painted border decoration, over a carcass of solid camphor wood. Circa 1830. Please note back of trunk needs slight restoratio...

An antique barrel-stave steamer trunk dating from the mid 19th century. Made of oak, it has a domed lid with gold painted brass corners, black leather strapping and original iron hin...