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Military Style Brass Bound Chest Travelling Trunk
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Military Style Brass Bound Chest Travelling Trunk

1900 - 1920
Description

Military style wooden cabin trunk with brass carrying side handles and brass bound corners.

Lift up lid revealing storage space. Inside lid featuring historic contents list for shipping.

Original owners name to lid.

This ex.cabin trunk makes a useful and attractive coffee table. Circa 1900

Measurements

Height 20”

Width 35”

Depth 20”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Brass Bound Military Trunk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089163
Dealers Internal Reference
13B19/7/24. C20
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Here at Harrison Antique Furniture Ltd we abide by the distance selling regulations.

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Once item is delivered you have 14 days to cancel. Return of the goods must be within 14 days of this cancellation date.

The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

Visit Website www.harrisonantiquefurniture.co.uk for full terms & conditions.

Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Military style wooden cabin trunk with brass carrying side handles and brass bound corners.

Lift up lid revealing storage space. Inside lid featuring historic contents list for shipping.

Original owners name to lid.

This ex.cabin trunk makes a useful and attractive coffee table. Circa 1900

Measurements

Height 20”

Width 35”

Depth 20”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Brass Bound Military Trunk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089163
Dealers Internal Ref
13B19/7/24. C20
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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A warm brown wooden military trunk reinforced with brass corner straps, featuring stencilled black lettering reading P. MASLEN WELLS across the top lid.
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Military Style Brass Bound Chest Travelling Trunk

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A warm brown wooden military trunk reinforced with brass corner straps, featuring stencilled black lettering reading P. MASLEN WELLS across the top lid.
Military Style Brass Bound Chest Travelling Trunk
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A warm brown wooden military trunk reinforced with brass corner straps, featuring stencilled black lettering reading P. MASLEN WELLS across the top lid.
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  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMilitary Campaign
  • MaterialPine, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Stencilled lettering, Flush metal fittings, Lid brass straps
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This military campaign trunk from 1900 is made from pine with a warm brown finish and brass hardware. The construction includes heavy brass corner brackets, flush metal lid straps, vertical side braces, and black stencilled lettering spelling P. MASLEN WELLS across the top. Surface wear is visible across the wood with numerous scuffs and marks accumulated over time, alongside exposed metal screws securing the brass fittings. It measures 51 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this chest suits placement at the foot of the bed for linen storage or functions as a coffee table in a living room, study, or gentleman's library. The lift-up lid provides accessible interior storage capacity while the robust wooden construction offers practical everyday utility.

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Military campaign trunks were durable storage chests designed for naval officers and army personnel to transport personal belongings during deployment. Typically constructed with reinforced brass corners and flush fittings, these trunks were built to withstand rugged transit while maintaining structural integrity.

Campaign trunks were commonly crafted from durable woods such as pine, teak, or mahogany, reinforced with heavy brass straps, corner brackets, and flush-mounted handles to prevent damage during transport.

Authentic military trunks feature hand-riveted brass corner braces, flush hardware designed to prevent snagging during transport, and often bear stencilled or hand-painted names, ranks, or military unit identifiers on the exterior timber.

A brass bound trunk can serve as a rustic coffee table in a living room, a functional storage bench at the foot of a bed, or a feature piece in a hallway or study to add texture and historical character.

Clean the timber using a dry or slightly damp soft cloth, followed by a light application of beeswax polish to nourish the wood. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners on the brass fittings to preserve the natural patina and oxidisation.
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