Large Victorian camphorwood ottoman
Large Victorian camphorwood ottoman
This Large Victorian camphorwood trunk would have been made circa 1870. NOW SOLD
Originally, this antique trunk was made to transport an officer’s uniforms, and personal effects around the British Empire.
The reason this was made of camphor wood, (apart from there being a plentiful supply of this wood) was to keep moths and insects away from the cloth carried inside.
The trunk has brass corners, which were put into the frame to help the chest withstand the rigours of being transported around the world.
We have used our own craftsmen to upholster and deep button the top in fine antiqued leather.
The lid opens to reveal a full storage area, including a small lidded compartment that was used for small valuables. Perhaps the officers gold pocket watch and chain would be stored here, diaries and letters from his loved ones and any other precious items that needed to be cared for during a journey.
As you lift the lid by the brass loop handle your senses are filled with the delicate perfume of the Camphor wood.
Imagine if this chest could tell the stories of the journeys and adventures it has been through, as it was transported around the North West frontier and other parts of the British Empire.
This Camphorwood chest can be used in many places around your home. It can be used as a hall-seat, imagine sitting on it as you slip on your shoes. In a bedroom at the end of the bed or in a bay. It would also be a fantastic coffee table or just as occasional seating in a bay window of a lounge or drawing room.
This Victorian brass bound leather ottoman cannot be purchased elsewhere, it is unique to us.
It comes with the Hingstons Antiques Brand guarantee, the chest has been chosen carefully and then restored before it can enter into our stock to offer to you.
104cms wide (41ins)
55cms deep (22ins)
50cms high (19.75ins)
UK mainland delivery £75+vat
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Delivery
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We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.
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This antique is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in. We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Guarantee
This antique 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 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.
Price Matching
Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.
When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton 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.
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