26-11-2021, 03:19 PM
(26-11-2021, 03:14 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I still have the big carved camphorwood chest I requested for my 21st. It was found for my Dad by a mate of his - Tommy Ah Chee, from within his family, and was thought to be over a century old then, so it is a rather beloved piece of my household stuff. One of those pieces I'd rather not part with...Arn't they a treasure.
It is solid camphorwood, and will never run out of that very particular stink that moths hate.
I have one too. My Grandfather gave it to my Grandmother as a wedding gift, back in 1922. He got it in Dunedin I think, but not sure of it's origin before then.
And yes, I can still smell the camphor, but I actually like opening it up and smelling it.
It's very big, and holds all family photos and family histories. Will never part with it.