Carved Camphor Wood Chest Chinese Export historical biography originally made for practical domestic

originally made for practical domestic use

intended for both home libraries and gift presentation

which have been professionally spliced onto the chair at a later date

cooper-made for hard daily use

and the iconic TIMEX tag front and center

Carved Camphor Wood Chest Chinese Export historical biography originally made for practical domesticA mid 20th century carved camphor wood chest, of typical Chinese export type. Heavily decorated throughout with carved panels depicting pagodas, figures and landscape scenes, with further dragon carving to the sides. The lid and front both feature deep relief carving, with geometric border detail. Fitted with a brass lock plate to the front. Raised on block feet, giving it a bit more presence than the flatter examples. Well made and solid, with good