{"product_id":"mahogany-and-bronze-blanket-chest-trunk-c-1850","title":"19th c. Mahogany and Bronze Blanket Chest Trunk c.1850","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 19th-century marine or campaign chest features durable two-tone wood construction and dovetail joinery. Crafted from rich mahogany, cherry and fragrant camphor wood used to protect contents from pests during long sea voyages. Built specifically to endure heavy travel by sea or military campaigns, it features heavy-duty bronze strap hinges, bronze handles and robust structural detailing designed to prevent damage during transit. A removable tray inside lifts out to reveal deeper storage underneath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCREATOR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-half\"\u003eUnknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MANUFACTURE \u003c\/strong\u003ec1850-1890.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES \u003c\/strong\u003eMahogany, Cherry, Camphor Wood, Bronze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION \u003c\/strong\u003eGood. Wear consistent with age and use. No key. New chain added in the interior. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH 18 in. x W 39.25 in. x D 21 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamphor wood was the premium choice for travel trunks—especially maritime and campaign chests—for three critical reasons: Its a natural pest repellent. This scent aggressively repels moths, beetles, and silverfish. Moisture and mold resistance. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eCamphor is a dense, oily hardwood that naturally repels water. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eIt resists mildew. warping, rotting, and mold growth in humid, salty ship hulls. Aromatic masking. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eThe strong, clean, medicinal scent masked the damp, musty odors of long ocean transit. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eThe distinctive, pleasant aroma can persist in the wood for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S16 Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50428539797741,"sku":"Trunks SKU 057","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/9425\/2633\/files\/19th-century-blanket-trunk-mahogany-cherry-1850-1.jpg?v=1786137611","url":"https:\/\/s16home.com\/products\/mahogany-and-bronze-blanket-chest-trunk-c-1850","provider":"S16 Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}