Leather Bound Chinese Export Traveling Trunk
Stock No
LB14258
2019
- £950.00
- €1,112 Euro
- $1,184 US Dollar
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Item Description
Leather bound Chinese Export traveling trunk, bound in black leather with brass studs, a pair of brass carrying handles, the brass escutcheon with the remains of the red wax seal which would have proved it had not been tampered with in transit and brass ring pull to the lid, the iron lock has no key. The interior is lined in the original vivid red and gilt decorated paper. Canton, circa 1820.
These traveling trunks were made in China for the export market, usually made from camphor wood to repel the insects, the brass studs are both decorative and reinforce the leather.
Condition: A very well preserved example which does not show signs of too much travel, all the brass studs are complete, internally the red lining paper is bright and complete, it is a little wrinkled in places and with the odd chip around the lock.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Scotland, Scotland
Item Dimensions
H: 28cm W: 61cm D: 32cm
Period
circa 1820
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Scotland, Scotland
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1556 509270
+44 (0)7881 823369
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