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    Dark Green Leather Camphor Trunk - Early 19thC

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    Trade & Wholesale

    Our origins are in wholesale, so from movies to restaurants, retailers to architects, we have a long history of supplying our trade clients with unusual and unique oriental furniture & decorative art. 

    Whether purchasing for resale or buying on behalf of a client, we offer trade discount pricing to:


  • Retail Stores
  • Interior Designers
  • Film & Photo Studios
  • Architects
  • Event Producers

  • For all trade and wholesale enquiries please email us with your contact and business name, company registration number & VAT number (if applicable) to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Prop Hire

    Looking for that one off iconic piece for an event or requiring props for a filming or a photography shoot? You will have seen our oriental antique furniture & decorative art in the James Bond films, The Golden Compass and many others.


    For all prop hire enquiries please send emails to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Dark Green Leather Camphor Trunk - Early 19thC

    M592

    £1,250

    This very decorative painted leather on camphor wood trunk dates from the early part of the 19th century.  As was usual for the period, the leather is stained dark green, almost black and edged and studded with brass. It was made for the English & American export market in Canton, China and the design is classical Georgian in style with studded swag, typical of the period. Camphor wood was used as a natural moth repellent to protect clothing. 

     

    It is likely this chest was made by Ashoe, a well-known furniture maker found in Carpenters Square, Canton. For a similar example see plate 94 in The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman. 

     

    This Chinese leather trunk is a useful size and would be suitable either at the end of a bed or for a coffee table. 


    From Canton, China

     

    Dimensions:

    105.5 x 53 x 48  (wxdxh cms)

    UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
    More delivery options available at checkout

    Dimensions: W105.5 x D53 x H48 cm


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    This very decorative painted leather on camphor wood trunk dates from the early part of the 19th century.  As was usual for the period, the leather is stained dark green, almost black and edged and studded with brass. It was made for the English & American export market in Canton, China and the design is classical Georgian in style with studded swag, typical of the period. Camphor wood was used as a natural moth repellent to protect clothing. 

     

    It is likely this chest was made by Ashoe, a well-known furniture maker found in Carpenters Square, Canton. For a similar example see plate 94 in The Decorative Arts of The China Trade by Crossman. 

     

    This Chinese leather trunk is a useful size and would be suitable either at the end of a bed or for a coffee table. 


    From Canton, China

     

    Dimensions:

    105.5 x 53 x 48  (wxdxh cms)

    UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
    More delivery options available at checkout


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    • Every item is in stock in the UK

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    • - Non-furniture Delivery: 2-5 working days

    • - Furniture Delivery: Within 1 - 2 weeks

      (We'll call you to arrange a specific delivery date)

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    • - Small items: £7.50

    • - Medium Sized items: £15

    • - Fragile Medium items: £20

    • - Small Furniture items: £40

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    • - Return your order within 28 days for a full refund (excluding delivery charges)

    • - If you are not happy with your order, send it back with our delivery drivers. 

    • - Items must be returned in a resalable condition

    • - Collections can be arranged on request

    • Product Specific delivery charges visible above "Add to Basket" button and in Checkout (scroll up)

    • Additional charges may apply for deliveries to highlands, islands, out of area deliveries and collections. 

    • International Delivery: Please contact us for quotes on individual pieces at enquiries@indigo-uk.com, Livechat or calling +44 1672 564722

    Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £100 | Use code "DELIVERY" at checkout

    DISPATCH

    • - Non-furniture Delivery: 2-5 working days

    • - Furniture Delivery: Within 1 - 2 weeks

      (We'll call you to arrange a specific delivery date)

    • Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £100 | Use code "DELIVERY" at checkout

    RETURNS

    • - Hassle Free Returns

    • - Return your order within 28 days for a full refund (excluding delivery charges)

    • - Items must be returned in a resalable condition

    • - Collections can be arranged on request

    • Product Specific delivery charges visible above "Add to Basket" button and in Checkout (scroll up)

    • Additional charges may apply for deliveries to highlands, islands, out of area deliveries and collections. 

    • International Delivery: Please contact us for quotes on individual pieces

    Trade & Wholesale

    Our origins are in wholesale, so from movies to restaurants, retailers to architects, we have a long history of supplying our trade clients with unusual and unique oriental furniture & decorative art. 

    Whether purchasing for resale or buying on behalf of a client, we offer trade discount pricing to:


  • Retail Stores
  • Interior Designers
  • Film & Photo Studios
  • Architects
  • Event Producers

  • For all trade and wholesale enquiries please email us with your contact and business name, company registration number & VAT number (if applicable) to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

    Prop Hire

    Looking for that one off iconic piece for an event or requiring props for a filming or a photography shoot? You will have seen our oriental antique furniture & decorative art in the James Bond films, The Golden Compass and many others.


    For all prop hire enquiries please send emails to enquiries@indigo-uk.com or call 01672 564722


    For full details, visit our Trade & Wholesale Page

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