MEQUON, WI
Details
- Dimensions
- 29ʺW × 19ʺD × 9.5ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Leather
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Condition appropriate for age. Minor leather peeling/shrinkage throughout the trunk. Areas of minor worn painting, primarily on edges. Some scuffs. … moreCondition appropriate for age. Minor leather peeling/shrinkage throughout the trunk. Areas of minor worn painting, primarily on edges. Some scuffs. The cover is not attached to the bottom but fits nicely. Damage to one corner of the cover. No offensive smells. less
- Description
- A 19th-century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest features a beautifully hand-painted red leather-covered exterior that … more A 19th-century Chinese camphor wood trunk. This antique Chinese camphor wood chest features a beautifully hand-painted red leather-covered exterior that is worn in places to expose the natural color of the leather. There is a seal printed on the front. The chest retains its original hardware. Most of these Chinese camphor-wood chests were originally used by westerners (traders, sea captains, military men) in the early 1800s to carry tea, silks, and porcelain from China to European destinations. less
MEQUON, WI
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