19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest
19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest
$2,200.00
19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest, second half 19th Century, a hand crafted and dovetailed solid plank camphor wood chest with brass-bound corners, inset brass escutcheon and lid handle, and brass bail side handles. Exceptionally beautifully grained camphor wood that retains its very rich aroma.
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19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest, second half 19th Century, a hand crafted and dovetailed solid plank camphor wood chest with brass-bound corners, inset brass escutcheon and lid handle, and brass bail side handles. Exceptionally beautifully grained camphor wood that retains its very rich aroma.
This chest is in a grand large size and remains in very fine condition with none of the usual age cracks or missing brasses. This chest is as good as they come.
Camphor wood chests were used by sailors as sea chest, and for carrying precious cargo like silks and other fabrics. They were also popular in the military for their rugged durability. They were choice chests because the high oil content of the wood made them extremely resistant to insects or damage by water.
Measures: 19 in H x 40-1/2 in W x 20-1/2 in Deep
