Small 19th-century China Trade Leather Camphor Chest with Gilt Silver Paper Lining (#1) Mushrooms Malapeau 19th-century

Malapeau 19th-century

1" Wide x 3

generous tureens

25" W x 6" H

Chandelier Corail Bleu

Small 19th-century China Trade Leather Camphor Chest with Gilt Silver Paper Lining (#1) Mushrooms Malapeau 19th-centuryThis 19th century Camphor is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. In the 1800s, Chinese artisans made painted leather camphor chests for trade with the West. Often decorated with colorful designs, these chests were often used to store clothes or valuables, and made with camphor wood to help to keep insects away. Details approx. 20" L x 10" D x 8" H Camphor wood, leather, brass hardware, and lined with gilt silver paper. c.