19th-century China Trade Leather Camphor Chest with Paper Lining (# 3) Easter Companies produced intricately designed molds

Companies produced intricately designed molds

Introducing our charming Polichinelle Candy Bucket

coral charm peonies

fresh cloves

then hand-ground

19th-century China Trade Leather Camphor Chest with Paper Lining (# 3) Easter Companies produced intricately designed moldsThis 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 9" H Camphor wood, leather, brass hardware, and lined paper. c. 1820 China