A Leather covered Wooden Travellingcase


Price: € 500


A with Black Leather covered Camphorwood Travellingcase

Rectangular model trimmed with brass edges and nails. With brass mounts and handles. This kind of travel chests were produced in China for the Dutch market. Some copies are in the inside with beautiful paper lining. The lid is often fitted with the initials of the owner. The timber of campherwood is soft and spongy with a grey colour and a strong smell.

Origin
China
Period
Around 1800
Material
Leather, camphorwood, copper
Reference
181-292
Sizes
19.5 x 57 x 27 cm

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