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Brass Mounted Oak Officer's Travelling Chest with Original Inscription
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for sale €2,633     $2,858
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David Griffith Antiques

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Brass Mounted Oak Officer's Travelling Chest with Original Inscription

19th century
Description

Brass mounted oak officer's travelling chest with working lock and original inscription. (c.1870).

Physical Dimensions
Height
44.4cm (17.48")
Width
76.2cm (30.00")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Oak Military Campaign Trunk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1073778
Dealers Internal Reference
88449
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Description
Brass mounted oak officer's travelling chest with working lock and original inscription. (c.1870).
Height
44.4cm (17.48")
Width
76.2cm (30.00")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Oak Military Campaign Trunk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073778
Dealers Internal Ref
88449
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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Archive I A rectangular oak travelling trunk with flush brass corner mounts, brass strapwork, side carrying handles, and an original painted inscription.

Brass Mounted Oak Officer's Travelling Chest with Original Inscription

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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
Location
17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/davidgriffithantiques
Verified Since Aug 2019
Items For Sale 178
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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A rectangular oak travelling trunk with flush brass corner mounts, brass strapwork, side carrying handles, and an original painted inscription.
Brass Mounted Oak Officer's Travelling Chest with Original Inscription
Ref: SA1073778
A rectangular oak travelling trunk with flush brass corner mounts, brass strapwork, side carrying handles, and an original painted inscription.
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  • ObjectTrunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCampaign
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass corners, Brass strapwork, Side drop handles, Quarter-sawn oak grain
  • SizeH 44.4 cm (17 in) x W 76.2 cm (30 in) x D 45.7 cm (18 in)

This campaign style officer's travelling chest originates from 1870. The rectangular trunk exhibits a warm brown timber colour with a prominent quarter-sawn oak grain, complemented by structural brass strapwork, flush brass corner mounts, and side drop carrying handles. A central working lock secures the lid, accented by a bright blue fabric tassel hanging below the keyhole, alongside an original painted inscription visible on the left side panel. The piece measures 44.4 cm high, 76.2 cm wide, and 45.7 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this sturdy storage chest functions practically at the foot of the bed or as a distinctive accent piece within a gentleman's library or study. The hinged lid lifts to access internal compartment space, while the reinforced brass fittings and solid timber construction provide durable everyday storage for household linens, blankets, or personal items.

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Military campaign trunks originated during the 18th and 19th centuries to allow armed forces officers to transport personal effects while deployed across the globe. Designed specifically for military officers, these portable chests were engineered to withstand rigorous land and sea travel.

Campaign chests were typically constructed from resilient hardwoods such as oak, teak, or mahogany using hand-cut dovetail joinery. Flush-mounted brass corner braces, recessed strapwork, and heavy side carrying handles were standard features engineered to resist impacts during transport.

Authentic period campaign chests feature flush metal fittings set level with the timber surface to prevent snagging. They frequently retain original hand-painted officer inscriptions, unit details, hand-forged steel or brass side handles, and original lock mechanisms.

A campaign trunk serves effectively as a central coffee table in a living room, an accent piece at the foot of a bed, or a functional storage coffer in a hallway. The warm oak grain and brass details complement neutral upholstery and classic leather furniture.

Maintain oak campaign chests by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and applying clear beeswax along the wood grain twice yearly. Brass hardware should be left with its original aged patina or gently cleaned without harsh chemical solvents.
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