Carved chest/trunk

34" x 16.5" x 19" smells kind of like camphor wood. Flat head screws no markings anywhere. Wood feels rough where carved does not feel machined but do not know. Was purchased at an antique store with matching table and cabinet. Looks to be old. I have not seen a latch as this online with only one hole for the clasp. Most have 2 holes for latch. Back of chest is also carved.

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Delia

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December 20, 2023
Fair Market Value:
$
1200
-
$
1900
USD

Hi Renee, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This may have had a later glass panel to the top so this could be used as center/coffee table. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An antique Chinese export carved camphorwood or cedarwood chest late 19th Century The sides with deep relief landscape carving, a circular incised brass latch on the front, on short feet. 16 1/2 inches high, 34 inches wide, 19 inches deep CONDITION: possibly lacking a later glass top; otherwise, condition appears to be good with wear commensurate to age and use. PROVENANCE: acquired at an antique store $500-800* Together with An antique Chinese export carved hardwood cocktail table with glass top late 19th Century With top with deep relief carving, one drawer at one end, over a shelf stretcher, on tall carved square-section legs. 26 1/2 inches tall, 21 1/4 inches wide, 16 inches deep CONDITION: condition appears to be good with wear commensurate to age and use. PROVENANCE: acquired at an antique store $400-600* Together with An antique Chinese export carved hardwood cabinet late 19th Century The rectangular deep relief-carved top surmounted by a shaped backsplash, the corresponding case fitted with a long drawer with relief-carved front over a cabinet door with relief carving, on a scrolled base. 30 inches high, 16 inches wide, 13 1/2 inches deep CONDITION: condition appears to be good with wear commensurate to age and use. Some abrasions to corners of top PROVENANCE: acquired at an antique store $300-500* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.