Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Catalogue

Lot 291: A Vintage Hong Kong Hand-Carved Camphor Wood Jewelry Box

This auction ended on February 12, 2026.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £16

This mid-20th century hand-carved camphor wood jewelry or trinket box, frequently identified as a Hong Kong luck box, features intricate bas-relief carvings across its exterior surfaces. The decorative program depicts East Asian figures within architectural and landscape settings, framed by stylized floral and cloud borders. The chest is constructed with an unfinished interior that reveals the natural grain of the camphor wood. It is fitted with decorative brass hardware, including a traditional front latch and internal hinges with a stay arm. The piece displays a warm, aged patina throughout the carved surfaces.

12 X 8 X 7 inches