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Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer 19th C

Name: Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer 19th C
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1119318
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

This is beautifully crafted antique Georgian camphorwood military campaign trunk or coffer, ideal for use as a coffee table, circa 1840 in date.

This antique trunk is made from the finest quality camphorwood which has a beautiful grain and scent. Camphorwood was used in the manufacture of travelling trunks as the wonderful scent given off by the wood discouraged insects, and kept them away.

This trunk was made so that it could be easily transported on it's journeys throughout the Empire, probably to house an Army Officer's clothes and personal possesions. It has inset brass protection on the corners mounts and sides and is fitted with the original brass carrying handles for further protection of its contents.

Complete with working lock and the original key.

This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.

Condition:

In really excellent original condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 47 cm x Width 104 cm x Depth 50 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches

Camphorwood

is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall. The leaves have a glossy, waxy appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. In spring it produces bright green foliage with masses of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit around 1cm in diameter. It has a pale bark that is very rough and fissured vertically.

Cinnamomum camphora is native to China south of the Yangtze River, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, and has been introduced to many other countries.

Campaign Furniture

Any furniture specifically made to break down or fold for ease of travel can be described as campaign furniture. It was designed to be packed up and carried on the march.

Typically it will have brass corners and straps, break into two parts and have removable turned feet. However, there is a lot of portable furniture that is not so obvious as it was made to look just like the fashionable pieces of the day.

Our reference: A4272

Physical Dimensions

Height

47cm (18.50")

Width

104cm (40.94")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1119318

Dealers Internal Reference

A4272

Description

This is beautifully crafted antique Georgian camphorwood military campaign trunk or coffer, ideal for use as a coffee table, circa 1840 in date.

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This antique trunk is made from the finest quality camphorwood which has a beautiful grain and scent.

Regent Antiques

Camphorwood was used in the manufacture of travelling trunks as the wonderful scent given off by the wood discouraged insects, and kept them away.

fig 1. Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer 19th C

This trunk was made so that it could be easily transported on it's journeys throughout the Empire, probably to house an Army Officer's clothes and personal possesions. It has inset brass protection on the corners mounts and sides and is fitted with the original brass carrying handles for further protection of its contents.

fig 2. Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer 19th C

Complete with working lock and the original key.

This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.

Condition:

In really excellent original condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 3. Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 47 cm x Width 104 cm x Depth 50 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches

Camphorwood

is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall. The leaves have a glossy, waxy appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. In spring it produces bright green foliage with masses of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit around 1cm in diameter. It has a pale bark that is very rough and fissured vertically.

Cinnamomum camphora is native to China south of the Yangtze River, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, and has been introduced to many other countries.

Campaign Furniture

Any furniture specifically made to break down or fold for ease of travel can be described as campaign furniture. It was designed to be packed up and carried on the march.

fig 5. Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer 19th C

Typically it will have brass corners and straps, break into two parts and have removable turned feet. However, there is a lot of portable furniture that is not so obvious as it was made to look just like the fashionable pieces of the day.

Our reference: A4272