Product Information for Old Camphorwood Chest 1209

SOLD   Wonderful antique camphorwood chest with two small lower drawers and two lower hidden compartments, with brass corners and small recessed handle on the front panel of the lid. The wood gives off a wonderful scent, which was intended to repell pests such as moths and woodworm from infesting the wood. camphorwood chests were widely used in the 19th and early 20th centuries as storage chests for seamen of their long voyages around the world. The lid opens to reveal a small upper level compartment and a large main compartment.
 
Our hardwood chests and trunks are unusual and each differs in size, style, finish and the number of compartments inside them.
They would make a great feature in a living room, bedroom or in a study.
These distinctive old chests would make beautiful jewellery or memory box or a great place to put your valuables.
Indian merchants and families would have originally used these authentic old wooden chests for keeping stationery, valuables, heirlooms, notes and records.

We also have antique brass padlocks available to complement our old wooden chests and trunks.

Size: W84cm x D41 x H37 (33" x 16" x 14.5")

Please allow up three working days for delivery.

Due their size / weight we are unable to accept orders for chests outside the UK.

Despatch is usually three working days after order is placed.

Note: Our chests are not new or made to look old. They may have small marks and scratches on them, which are consistent with their age and original use. We feel these add to their character and appeal. Please look at the photos to get an idea of their condition. For more information see our ethical policy for wooden furniture and wooden accessories.
 Scaramanga specialises in antique, old and vintage wooden chests, coffers, boxes, trunks, blanket boxes, kists, shaving boxes, money boxes and treasures troves.