Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box - Victorian c.1900

This is an antique military trunk. An English, camphorwood chest or blanket box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing late Victorian trunk, with a wonderfully clean appearance that displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout. Camphorwood presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues. Bound to the corners with quality brass caps and brackets. Stout lid dressed with a shaped drop handle and unmarked name plaque to top. Accentuated across the fascia with the name and number 4013 - A. Jones. Shield shaped brass lock escutcheon to the front — untested, key absent. Dressed with wide drop handles to each end for ease of carriage. Lid opens wide and held securely with a strap hinge. Delightfully clean interior dazzles with a bright biscuit hue. Small candle box to the left-hand side, with a generous main compartment. This is a fine antique military trunk, charmingly personalised and presented in a pleasingly clean order. Wide, flay top ideal for use as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home. A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese camphorwood brass bound blanket box, inscribed '4013, A. Jones' to the front and with Chinese script to the underside, width 68.5cm, height 30cm. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help. Our Ref: 24423