This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is a hard wood which lends itself very well to carving.
However the main reason for using camphor wood is its fragrance, it smells a bit like Eucalyptus and this most attractive of smells which repels moths hence its common use in the best quality Blanket Boxes
The chest is a classic Odeon shape with a dome at the top with carvings of Plants and City scenes, the chest is carved on all sides, and the carrying handles are inset
The chest sits on a stand with carved inward curving legs, it is in good condition and is clean inside
The Chest is 42” long x 26” high and 19” deep
TSC168
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Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
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Style:Chinoiserie(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Fruitwood
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Period:1920-1929
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Date of Manufacture:1920
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Condition:Good
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Seller Location:Chillerton, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: TSC168Seller: LU2498338172872
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