Name: Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk/chest with Brass Fittings & Carrying Handles Circa 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1083267
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Spencer Robertson Antiques

Sold 23 July 2025 · Spencer Robertson Antiques

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Description

Large late 19th century well figured Camphor wood chest of rich colour, with brass bindings and carrying handles to each side. This chest would make an excellent coffee table, doubling up as a blanket chest/storage.

Physical Dimensions

Height

48.3cm (19.02")

Width

101.6cm (40.00")

Depth

50.8cm (20.00")

Declaration

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Chest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1083267

Description

Physical Dimensions

Height

48.3cm (19.02")

Width

101.6cm (40.00")

Depth

50.8cm (20.00")

Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Chest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1083267

About the Dealer

Spencer Robertson Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022

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An antique rectangular camphor wood campaign chest featuring recessed brass carrying handles, brass corner brackets, and a central brass lock plate.

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Spencer Robertson Antiques

Telephone 07860 245923

Location

5 Sherborne Business Centre
East Mill Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3DP
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/spencerrobertson

Verified Since Mar 2022

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Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk/Chest with Brass Fittings & Carrying Handles circa 1880

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTrunks and Chests
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Campaign
MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBrass corner brackets, Recessed brass handles, Flush brass plate, Dovetailed construction
SizeH 48.3 cm (19 in) x W 101.6 cm (40 in) x D 50.8 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Campaign furniture was specifically designed to be easily dismantled and packed into trunks for military officers travelling on duty during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries.

These pieces were typically constructed from durable timbers such as camphor wood, mahogany, or teak, and fitted with brass corners, straps, and recessed handles to withstand rough transit.

Authentic pieces generally feature dovetailed joints, brass strapping fixed with slotted screws, inset flush handles, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

A campaign trunk works effectively as a coffee table in a living room, providing both a stable surface and concealed storage for textiles or media equipment.

Maintain the timber by applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the wood and avoid placing the item near direct heat sources or in fluctuating humidity.