Camphorwood Campaign Chest C.1880

Name: Camphorwood Campaign Chest C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1082717
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Good example of the classic camphorwood campaign chest c.1880. In solid camphorwood, a fragrant and pest resistant timber designed to protect the contents during passage, further strengthened with brass bindings and corners. Large original brass name plate beautifully engraved for R. Southby on the lid. Flush fitting handle to the front of the lid, working lock and heavy brass carry handles to the sides. Some old wear and repairs, generally excellent colour and condition, cleaned and polished in our workshops. Key supplied.

Width: 45" (114.5 cm)

Height: 21" (53.5 cm)

Depth: 22.5" (57 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

53.5cm (21.06")

Width

114.5cm (45.08")

Depth

22.5cm (8.86")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1082717

Dealers Internal Reference

37299

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Good example of the classic camphorwood campaign chest c.1880.

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In solid camphorwood, a fragrant and pest resistant timber designed to protect the contents during passage, further strengthened with brass bindings and corners.

Collinge Antiques

Large original brass name plate beautifully engraved for R. Southby on the lid. Flush fitting handle to the front of the lid, working lock and heavy brass carry handles to the sides. Some old wear and repairs, generally excellent colour and condition, cleaned and polished in our workshops. Key supplied.

Width: 45" (114.5 cm)

Height: 21" (53.5 cm)

Depth: 22.5" (57 cm)