Antique Camphor Wood Trunk 19th Century

Name: Camphor Wood Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1101124
Price: 800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTrunks & Chests
Period19th century
StyleColonial Campaign
MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFlush brass brackets, Brass escutcheon, Hinged lid, Corner straps
SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century colonial campaign trunk takes the form of a rectangular box rendered in warm brown camphor wood. The piece is fitted with flush brass corner brackets, strap mounts across the front and sides, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon on both the lid and the body. The timber displays natural grain variations across the surfaces, accompanied by minor surface wear consistent with age, while the top remains free of splits. Measuring 47 cm high, 105 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, the proportions suit practical storage needs in a gentleman's library or study. In contemporary interiors, the chest functions well at the foot of the bed or as an accent table in a living space, providing enclosed storage for blankets or garments. The hinged lid lifts to access the interior compartment, secured by the original locking plate. Brass hardware reinforces the structural corners and edges, adding functional detail to the exterior profile without excessive ornamentation.

FAQs

Campaign trunks and sea chests were designed in the 18th and 19th centuries for naval officers and military personnel requiring durable luggage during overseas transit. Constructed to withstand long ocean voyages and rough handling, these pieces were frequently made from insect-resistant timbers such as camphor wood.

These trunks are typically constructed from dense, aromatic woods like camphor, teak, or mahogany. They feature flush-fitting brass mounts, corner brackets, and recessed handles designed to prevent snagging during transport.

Authentic pieces retain a distinct, natural camphor aroma inside the chest even after a century. Look for hand-cut dovetail joinery, flush-mounted brass hardware with historical oxidisation, and characteristic surface wear consistent with age.

A large wooden trunk functions effectively as a central coffee table in a living room, a blanket chest placed at the foot of a bed, or a structural entryway bench that offers practical interior storage.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice yearly to protect the timber. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent the wood from drying out or splitting.

Claire Langley Antiques

Camphor Wood Box