Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest

This impressive antique brass bound camphor wood military chest is a striking and highly decorative piece, combining practical storage with timeless character. Crafted from beautifully figured camphor wood and reinforced with brass corner mounts and brass straps, the chest displays the quality and craftsmanship associated with traditional military campaign-style furniture. Raised on turned legs with castors, this substantial chest offers excellent storage while also making an eye-catching addition to any interior. The warm honey-toned camphor wood grain is enhanced by the contrasting brass fittings, creating a piece that works equally well in both traditional and contemporary settings. Bearing the original maker's stamp, 'Manufactured by Loong Shing Camphor Wood Trunks, Hong Kong', this chest provides a fascinating link to Hong Kong's renowned camphor wood trunk-making heritage. Its practical proportions make it ideal for use as a coffee table, blanket box, storage chest, or conversation piece in a living room, study, hallway, or bedroom. The aromatic camphor wood was traditionally valued for helping to protect stored contents, making these chests both functional and highly collectible today. A superb decorative and usable antique that combines history, craftsmanship and versatility. Key Features: * Antique brass bound camphor wood military chest * Original brass corner mounts and straps * Raised on turned legs with castors * Excellent storage capacity * Beautiful, figured camphor wood grain * Original maker's stamp: "Manufactured by Loong Shing Camphor * Wood Trunks, Hong Kong" * Ideal as a coffee table or centrepiece * Wonderful conversation piece * Suitable for traditional and modern interiors * Decorative and practical antique furnishing “There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.” On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This antique brass bound camphor wood military chest is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in. Guarantee: This antique brass bound camphor wood military chest, carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock. Hingstons Distance selling policy: Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent. Payment: We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.