Painted Red Leather Camphor Trunk - Early 19thC Cotton wrapped as a cosy scarf

wrapped as a cosy scarf or styled as an elegant evening accessory

Painted on three sides with glass doors on one side to store  precious scrolls

36 x 36 x 75 cms ( w x d x h)

Date/Period: 19th century

Painted Red Leather Camphor Trunk - Early 19thC Cotton wrapped as a cosy scarfThis very decorative leather covered camphor wood trunk dates from the early part of the 19th century. This style of painted red leather chest was made in Canton for the French export market. This is further illustrated by the French list found inside the lid. Red was a far less commonly used colour. Black or dark green leather trunks were considerably more common. There has been damage to the back panel which has been sympathetically repaired. This