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Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900
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Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique military trunk. An English, camphorwood chest or blanket box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Appealing late Victorian trunk, with a wonderfully clean appearance

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Camphorwood presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Bound to the corners with quality brass caps and brackets

Stout lid dressed with a shaped drop handle and unmarked name plaque to top

Accentuated across the fascia with the name and number 4013 - A. Jones

Shield shaped brass lock escutcheon to the front — untested, key absent

Dressed with wide drop handles to each end for ease of carriage

Lid opens wide and held securely with a strap hinge

Delightfully clean interior dazzles with a bright biscuit hue

Small candle box to the left-hand side, with a generous main compartment

This is a fine antique military trunk, charmingly personalised and presented in a pleasingly clean order. Wide, flay top ideal for use as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 69.5cm (27.25'')

Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 30cm (11.75'')

Interior Width: 58cm (22.75'')

Interior Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Interior Height: 25cm (9.75'')

Candle Box Width: 6.5cm (2.5'')

Candle Box Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Candle Box Height: 5cm (2'')

A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese camphorwood brass bound blanket box, inscribed '4013, A. Jones' to the front and with Chinese script to the underside, width 68.5cm, height 30cm.

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Our Ref: 24423

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
69.5cm (27.36")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Camphorwood Military Trunk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1071125
Dealers Internal Reference
24423
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Description
This is an antique military trunk. An English, camphorwood chest or blanket box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Appealing late Victorian trunk, with a wonderfully clean appearance

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

fig 1. A Victorian camphorwood military trunk featuring black stencilled lettering, brass corner straps, and side carrying handles with an open hinged lid.
fig 1. Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

Camphorwood presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Bound to the corners with quality brass caps and brackets

Stout lid dressed with a shaped drop handle and unmarked name plaque to top

Accentuated across the fascia with the name and number 4013 - A. Jones

fig 2. A Victorian camphorwood military trunk featuring black stencilled lettering, brass corner straps, and side carrying handles with an open hinged lid.
fig 2. Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

Shield shaped brass lock escutcheon to the front — untested, key absent

Dressed with wide drop handles to each end for ease of carriage

Lid opens wide and held securely with a strap hinge

Delightfully clean interior dazzles with a bright biscuit hue

fig 3. A Victorian camphorwood military trunk featuring black stencilled lettering, brass corner straps, and side carrying handles with an open hinged lid.
fig 3. Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

Small candle box to the left-hand side, with a generous main compartment

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This is a fine antique military trunk, charmingly personalised and presented in a pleasingly clean order.
London Fine Antiques

Wide, flay top ideal for use as a distinctive coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. A Victorian camphorwood military trunk featuring black stencilled lettering, brass corner straps, and side carrying handles with an open hinged lid.
fig 4. Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

Dimensions:

Max Width: 69.5cm (27.25'')

Max Depth: 34.5cm (13.5'')

Max Height: 30cm (11.75'')

Interior Width: 58cm (22.75'')

Interior Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Interior Height: 25cm (9.75'')

Candle Box Width: 6.5cm (2.5'')

fig 5. A Victorian camphorwood military trunk featuring black stencilled lettering, brass corner straps, and side carrying handles with an open hinged lid.
fig 5. Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

Candle Box Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Candle Box Height: 5cm (2'')

A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese camphorwood brass bound blanket box, inscribed '4013, A. Jones' to the front and with Chinese script to the underside, width 68.5cm, height 30cm.

fig 6. A Victorian camphorwood military trunk featuring black stencilled lettering, brass corner straps, and side carrying handles with an open hinged lid.
fig 6. Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24423

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
69.5cm (27.36")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Camphorwood Military Trunk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1071125
Dealers Internal Ref
24423
London Fine Antiques
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A Victorian camphorwood military trunk featuring black stencilled lettering, brass corner straps, and side carrying handles with an open hinged lid.
Antique Military Trunk, English, Camphorwood Chest, Blanket Box, Victorian, 1900
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A Victorian camphorwood military trunk featuring black stencilled lettering, brass corner straps, and side carrying handles with an open hinged lid.
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FAQs

Military trunks were designed for officers travelling during imperial service in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Built with flat sides and inset hardware, these functional chests were engineered to withstand frequent transport aboard military vessels and conveyances.

Campaign chests were typically constructed from robust hardwoods such as camphorwood, teak, or mahogany, often selected for their insect-repellent properties. They feature heavy brass corner brackets, flush-fitting carrying handles, and sturdy iron or brass locks to prevent damage during transit.

Authentic pieces feature flush-mounted brass corner straps, recessed carry handles, and hand-dovetailed joinery engineered for transport without catching. Many original chests also bear black stencilled names, rank markings, or regimental identification numbers directly on the timber.

These versatile timber chests serve as functional coffee tables, hallway storage benches, or focal points at the foot of a bed. Their warm wood tones and historical markings complement classic library settings, rustic schemes, and contemporary spaces.

Clean the wood surface with a soft, dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain the grain. Avoid placement near direct heat sources or in areas with high humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement or drying.
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