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Camphor Wood Chest/trunk
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €1,755     $1,905
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Camphor Wood Chest/trunk

19th century
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A generous sized 19th-century brass bound camphor wood trunk with single lock. It has a great colour and patina and brass carrying handles to each end and insert brass name plaque. Last couple of photos show it with its big brother…practical and decorative pieces that can be used as a low table with great storage. They were made in the Far East and the camphor wood kept the bugs away so they ideal for storing and transporting clothes .

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
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Midwinter Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 19th Century.

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SA1086801
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8434
Description
A generous sized 19th-century brass bound camphor wood trunk with single lock.
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It has a great colour and patina and brass carrying handles to each end and insert brass name plaque.
Midwinter Antiques

Last couple of photos show it with its big brother…practical and decorative pieces that can be used as a low table with great storage. They were made in the Far East and the camphor wood kept the bugs away so they ideal for storing and transporting clothes .

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086801
Dealers Internal Ref
8434
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A rectangular camphor wood military campaign trunk with brass corner brackets, flush brass latch, and side drop-handles.
Camphor wood chest/trunk
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Military campaign chests were constructed for armed forces officers to transport belongings during overseas deployments, featuring flat surfaces and flush-fitting brass hardware to endure travel.

Camphor wood was preferred for maritime and military storage because its natural aromatic oils naturally repelled moths and pests while offering resilience against humid environments.

Authentic campaign chests feature flush recessed brass handles, protective corner straps, heavy side drop-handles, and sturdy joinery designed to absorb impact during movement.

A campaign trunk serves effectively as a low coffee table in a living area, placed at the foot of a bed for extra storage, or arranged in an entryway to introduce historical warmth.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry cloth and apply beeswax sparingly along the wood grain to maintain the finish, avoiding harsh chemicals on original brass fittings.
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