Victorian camphorwood ottoman

Victorian camphorwood ottoman

This Victorian camphorwood ottoman was made circa 1870, commissioned by an officer for his service in the East.
Originally, this antique trunk was made to transport an officer’s uniforms, and his personal effects around the British Empire.
The reason this Victorian ottoman was made of camphor wood, was to keep moths and insects away from the clothes carried inside.
It 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, originally it would have been a wooden lid. The leather is hand dyed and then our antique finish is applied by hand.
The lid opens to reveal a full storage area.
As you lift the lid by the brass loop handle you can experience the delicate perfume of the Camphor wood.
Imagine if this Victorian camphorwood ottoman could retell the stories of the journeys and adventures it has been through. It could have been transported around the North West frontier, other parts of the British Empire in the East or even around China during the Boxer rebellion.
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.

Measurements

104cms wide 41ins

55cms deep 21 1/2ins

49cms high 19ins

Our measurements are approximate, whilst we take care in measuring there may at times be a very slight difference.

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Delivery

£75+ vat UK mainland; We also have a reliable and good delivery service for single or multiple items to Ireland.

This Victorian leather ottoman is a very green product and has not damaged our environment.

If you require a shipping quote anywhere in the world, we can arrange that as well.

Guarantee

This Victorian leather ottoman carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate. This gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 40 years of trading to select the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING
Antiques are unique, 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.

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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