A Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest, originally it was used to contain the trousseau that the bride brought as a dowry for her wedding, it represents a piece of furniture from the Louis Philippe period, which was prominent in Sicily during the 19th century. Louis Philippe style is known for its simplicity and elegance. This style features simple lines and ornamentation, and a focus on practicality. Walnut is known for its rich, dark color and attractive grain patterns. It was often used to craft fine furniture pieces. as usual this blanket chest features a hinged lid on top for easy access to the contents.

This is a classic English leather-bound Campaign Trunk that was created in China at the beginning of the 19th century. The trunk is constructed of camphor wood; leather bound and detailed in brass nailheads. The trunk retains its original surface and brass side handles and is in good overall original condition. There is a tag on the lift top indicating the provenance of the trunk. There is a crack to the leather across the front of the trunk, as shown in the photos; the trunk has retained all of its nailheads; the interior is clean and ready for use. Camphor wood was used in the construction of this type of furniture to discourage insects and the pristine interior of this piece proves its effectiveness.