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A Solid Camphour Wood and Brass Bound Campaign Chest
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A Solid Camphour Wood and Brass Bound Campaign Chest

18th century
Sold 9 October 2026 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1820. A solid camphour wood and brass bound campaign chest of drawers in three parts, the top section with a profusely carved three quarter gallery (removable) over two short drawers with one long drawer beneath, the bottom section with two full length drawers, all with stylish brass escutcheons and handles, with brass straps, corner braces and sturdy brass lifting handles to the sides, all resting on four elegant turned feet.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Chest to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
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SA1116399
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Circa 1820. A solid camphour wood and brass bound campaign chest of drawers in three parts, the top section with a profusely carved three quarter gallery (removable) over two short drawers with one long drawer beneath, the bottom section with two full length drawers, all with stylish brass escutcheons and handles, with brass straps, corner braces and sturdy brass lifting handles to the sides, all resting on four elegant turned feet.
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Chest to the Georgian era.

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116399
Dealers Internal Ref
34190
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A two-part camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass bound corners, recessed flush handles, side handles, and a carved scroll gallery. SOLD9 OCT 26
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Archive I A two-part camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass bound corners, recessed flush handles, side handles, and a carved scroll gallery. SOLD9 OCT 26

A Solid Camphour Wood and Brass Bound Campaign Chest

Archive II A two-part camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass bound corners, recessed flush handles, side handles, and a carved scroll gallery. View II
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Archive V A two-part camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass bound corners, recessed flush handles, side handles, and a carved scroll gallery. View V
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A two-part camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass bound corners, recessed flush handles, side handles, and a carved scroll gallery.
A Solid Camphour Wood and Brass Bound Campaign Chest
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A two-part camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass bound corners, recessed flush handles, side handles, and a carved scroll gallery.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass mounts, Recessed handles, Two-part construction, Carved scrolling gallery
  • SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 48.5 cm (19 in)

This Georgian solid camphor wood and brass-bound campaign chest of drawers follows a two-part construction and a Victorian campaign style. The timber displays a warm brown tone with distinct grain patterns, complemented by polished flush brass mounts, recessed handles, corner braces, and side lifting handles. Decorative details include a profusely carved scrolling gallery atop the upper section, round brass keyhole escutcheons, and four turned feet supporting the base. Measuring 126 cm high, 102 cm wide, and 48.5 cm deep, this substantial storage piece offers multiple graduated drawers for practical utility. It functions effectively in a study, library, or bedroom setting to store clothing, linens, or documents while adding a traditional maritime and military aesthetic to the interior space.

FAQs

A campaign chest is a piece of modular storage furniture designed to be dismantled into smaller sections for easy transport during military operations in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These chests are traditionally constructed from durable hardwoods such as camphor wood, mahogany, or teak, reinforced with flush-fitting brass corner straps and flush recessed handles to prevent damage during transit.

Authentic pieces generally feature a split two-part construction, side carrying handles, flush mortised brass hardware, and timber linings designed to withstand climate variations, such as insect-resistant camphor wood.

Place the chest as a focal statement piece in a bedroom, hallway, or study, pairing its warm timber tones and structured metalwork with neutral wall palettes and minimalist decor.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain, and clean brass fittings with a non-abrasive metal polish to protect against excessive tarnish while preserving original patina.
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