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Late 19thc. Camphor Wood Chest
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Late 19thc. Camphor Wood Chest

19th century
Sold 10 December 2024 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Description

6003

Late 19thc. Camphor Wood Chest

With brass corners, handles & straps.

Good colour & patina

41”w x 20”h x 20.5”d

104cm w x 51cm h x 52cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Camphor Wood Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1031393
Dealers Internal Reference
6003
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
6003

Late 19thc. Camphor Wood Chest

With brass corners, handles & straps.

Good colour & patina

41”w x 20”h x 20.5”d

104cm w x 51cm h x 52cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Camphor Wood Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1031393
Dealers Internal Ref
6003
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush-fitting handles, and key escutcheons against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush-fitting handles, and key escutcheons against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 19thc. Camphor Wood Chest

Archive II A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush-fitting handles, and key escutcheons against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush-fitting handles, and key escutcheons against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush-fitting handles, and key escutcheons against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush-fitting handles, and key escutcheons against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush-fitting handles, and key escutcheons against a neutral background. View VI
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
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Mar 2010
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Sold
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A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush-fitting handles, and key escutcheons against a neutral background.
Late 19thc. Camphor Wood Chest
Ref: SA1031393
A rectangular 19th-century camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush-fitting handles, and key escutcheons against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCampaign
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Recessed drop handles, Dovetail joinery, Key escutcheons
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Campaign chests were traditionally constructed for military officers and travellers in the 18th and 19th centuries, designed to be easily dismantled or transported. Camphor wood was specifically chosen for its aromatic insect-repellent properties, making it ideal for protecting textiles during long sea voyages.

These chests are typically made from solid camphor wood, known for its distinct fragrance and grain. Construction often features robust dovetail joints, brass corner brackets, strap work, and recessed campaign handles to prevent damage during transit.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, hand-cut dovetailing, aged brass hardware, and the characteristic natural aroma of the camphor wood. Period pieces often exhibit hand-beaten fixings and appropriate signs of historical wear consistent with travel and age.

A wooden chest serves as a versatile focal point, functioning effectively as a coffee table in a living room, a blanket box at the foot of a bed, or standalone storage in a hallway. Its warm timber tones and metallic hardware complement both contemporary minimalist spaces and eclectic traditional interiors.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sources of heat and strong sunlight to prevent drying and cracking. Occasional treatment with appropriate natural waxes helps nourish the timber and preserve its natural finish without masking the woods inherent qualities.
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