Chinese Export camphor wood and leather trunk with iron carrying handles, painted red with floral borders, corners and escutcheon, decorated with brass tacks; the carved and painted base a later addition.
37" x 21" x 20.75" high, with base

China c. 1820
37" x 21" x 16" high

PRICE: $1,600  

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Condition: Areas of paint loss and touchup. Hinges and handles replaced.

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With its monogramed top, this elaborate trunk was certainly made to order. The pair of carved and painted feet were probably made sometime in the mid/late 19th c., when the handles were replaced.