Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk 19th Century

Name: Camphor Trunk/chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1086798
Price: 1500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A rectangular camphor wood campaign trunk featuring inset brass corner mounts, keyhole escutcheons, and side handles with a warm timber grain.

Camphor trunk/chest

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ObjectTrunks & Chests
Period19th century
StyleCampaign / Colonial
MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
ColourWarm Honey Brown
MotifsBrass corner brackets, Flush escutcheons, Recessed side handles, Plank top lid
SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This nineteenth century campaign trunk belongs to the colonial style and takes the form of a rectangular chest with a plank top lid. The piece is formed from camphor wood displaying a warm honey brown colour and a visible grain, accented by polished brass hardware including corner brackets, flush escutcheons, and recessed side handles. Additional visible details comprise double locks and an inset name plaque on the front lid. The overall height is 54 cm, with a width of 112 cm and a depth of 55 cm. In a home today, this practical storage chest serves multiple functions, doubling up as a useful low table in a living room, hallway or study setting, while providing concealed space for blankets, linens or personal items.

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A camphor wood campaign trunk is a sturdy storage chest originally designed for military officers and travellers, constructed using camphor timber to protect textiles and garments from insects and decay.

These trunks are crafted from dense timbers such as camphor, teak, or mahogany, fitted with flush brass corner brackets, brass straps, and drop carrying handles to withstand transit.

Authentic pieces feature flush-inset brass hardware to prevent snagging during transport, hand-dovetailed corner joints, and an aromatic natural camphor scent within the interior.

A campaign trunk functions as a low central coffee table in a living space, an end-of-bed storage chest in a bedroom, or a hallway coffer for storing blankets and household items.

Clean the timber using a soft dry cloth and apply clear beeswax polish periodically, keeping the trunk away from direct heat sources to prevent the wood from shrinking or splitting.

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Camphor Trunk/chest