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Antique Large 19th C. Campaign Military Zinc Lined Travel Trunk Chest
Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors
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Antique Large 19th C. Campaign Military Zinc Lined Travel Trunk Chest

19th century
Description

A large late 19th Century campaign chest still retaining it’s original painted exterior.

This trunk has metal strap work and corners, original iron handles and backplate and two working locks with key.

The inside is completely zinc lined including the lid, probably to protect an officer’s uniform, with makers label, and all in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Campaign Travel Trunk Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1117739
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Description
A large late 19th Century campaign chest still retaining it’s original painted exterior.
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This trunk has metal strap work and corners, original iron handles and backplate and two working locks with key.
Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

The inside is completely zinc lined including the lid, probably to protect an officer’s uniform, with makers label, and all in excellent condition.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors has dated this Campaign Travel Trunk Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117739
Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2015

Specialists in english and italian antiques

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A large 19th-century dark timber campaign trunk featuring metal corner strapping, side carrying handles, and a hinged lid.
Antique Large 19th C. Campaign Military Zinc Lined Travel Trunk Chest
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Military campaign furniture was designed to be packed and transported by officer corps during military operations throughout the nineteenth century. These trunks were constructed with heavy-duty metal strapping, flush corner brackets, and recessed carrying handles to withstand rigorous travel.

Campaign trunks were commonly constructed from durable timber such as teak, mahogany, or camphor wood, reinforced with iron or brass corners and straps. Interiors frequently featured zinc or tin linings to protect contents against humidity, dampness, and pests.

Authentic campaign chests feature flush-fitting hardware, including recessed drop handles and corner brackets designed to prevent snagging during transport. Look for hand-cut dovetail construction, heavy interior zinc linings, and age-consistent wear on the metalwork.

A campaign trunk functions effectively as a central coffee table in a living room or positioned at the foot of a bed for hidden storage. Combining dark timber trunks with neutral linen upholstery and contemporary metal accents highlights the historical hardware.

Clean external timber with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax periodically to preserve the finish. Avoid harsh chemical solvents on the internal zinc lining, and keep the trunk positioned away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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