Contact Seller
Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts
Tel07931 370 372Please quote Antiques Atlas.
Vintage Campaign Silver Chest, English, Teak
Vintage Brazilian Walnut ‘Sabara’ Trunk
Antique Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
Mid 20th Century Oak Blanket Chest
Lacquered, Painted, Gilded Chest
Indian Chest In Wood From The 20th Century
Vintage Kimono Chest, Japanese, Woven Reed
Vintage Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Cedar
Large Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest
Large Vintage Tool Chest, Oriental, Carriage Trunk
Mid 20th Century large metal tin trunk
Large Galvanised Storage Bin
Non UK callers :
+44 7931 370 372
Chinese Carved Teak & Camphor Wood-lined Chest
This is a richly carved Chinese teak chest lined with camphor wood made in Hong Kong in 1961. All the documents surrounding its purchase from You On Co & We On Co of Kowloon by Mr Everitt of Formby, Lancashire have been kept with the chest ever since. Consequently, we know that a 25% deposit was paid on 3rd January 1962 with the balance paid on arrival of the chest on 30th April, giving a total price of £31, which was a considerable sum for the time.
The carving is of the highest standard - superior to any other chest we have seen. The front and top both depict a dragon swirling among clouds facing a phoenix standing on rocks. Three finely carved peonies occupy the central ground and the whole scene is framed by a border of clouds. On the top the dragon is to the right with the phoenix to the left, while on the front the figures are reversed, which results in a pleasing balance. The sides and back are much more simply carved as is typically the case with these chests. The chest stands on stepped bracket feet which are also carved with clouds.
The lid opens to reveal the pleasant smell of camphor wood. 'EMPIRE MADE' is stamped on the inside of the lid.
Dimensions:
Width 104 cm
Depth 50 cm
Height 62 cm
Condition: The chest is in very good condition with an attractive colour. Unusually, there are no shrinkage splits in the wood. The front, however, is a little bowed and some of the brass latch is missing leaving only the back plate. The chest has passed through our workshop for a good clean and wax and is ready to make a statement in your home as well as being useful for storing clothes and bedlinen.
Delivery: This chest can be delivered to anywhere on mainland England and most of Wales for £60 by our trusted delivery man.
SellerTorr Antiques & Decorative Arts
View all stock from
Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts
Private dealer
By appointment only
Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
The carving is of the highest standard - superior to any other chest we have seen. The front and top both depict a dragon swirling among clouds facing a phoenix standing on rocks. Three finely carved peonies occupy the central ground and the whole scene is framed by a border of clouds. On the top the dragon is to the right with the phoenix to the left, while on the front the figures are reversed, which results in a pleasing balance. The sides and back are much more simply carved as is typically the case with these chests. The chest stands on stepped bracket feet which are also carved with clouds.
The lid opens to reveal the pleasant smell of camphor wood. 'EMPIRE MADE' is stamped on the inside of the lid.
Dimensions:
Width 104 cm
Depth 50 cm
Height 62 cm
Condition: The chest is in very good condition with an attractive colour. Unusually, there are no shrinkage splits in the wood. The front, however, is a little bowed and some of the brass latch is missing leaving only the back plate. The chest has passed through our workshop for a good clean and wax and is ready to make a statement in your home as well as being useful for storing clothes and bedlinen.
Delivery: This chest can be delivered to anywhere on mainland England and most of Wales for £60 by our trusted delivery man.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1961
1960s Antiques Material Camphor Wood
Origin Chinese
Item code as1016a211
Status Sold
£495.00 
$619.34 
€574.74 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Shipping information
We have a trusted delivery man who is a experienced in transporting antiques, pictures and fragile items. He can deliver to most places on mainland England and Wales and, depending on where he is on his schedule, it may take a few days or up to 4 weeks. Other couriers are available for Scotland and North Wales or where a shorter time frame is required. Purchases can also be collected in person from the Tunbridge Wells area in SE England.
View all stock from
Torr Antiques & Decorative Arts
Private dealerBy appointment only
Lamberhurst
Kent, England
Tel : 07931 370 372
Non UK callers : +44 7931 370 372
You may also be interested in
Vintage Campaign Silver Chest, English, Teak
Vintage Brazilian Walnut ‘Sabara’ Trunk
Antique Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
Mid 20th Century Oak Blanket Chest
Lacquered, Painted, Gilded Chest
Indian Chest In Wood From The 20th Century
Vintage Kimono Chest, Japanese, Woven Reed
Vintage Shipwright's Tool Chest, English, Cedar
Large Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest
Large Vintage Tool Chest, Oriental, Carriage Trunk
Mid 20th Century large metal tin trunk
Large Galvanised Storage Bin