Beautifully Grained Victorian, Solid Camphorwood, Campaign

Name: Beautifully Grained Victorian, Solid Camphorwood, Campaign Trunk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1124123
Price: 625 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTrunks & Chests
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian Campaign
MaterialCamphorwood, Brass
ColourWarm Amber Brown
MotifsFlush brass mounts, inset carrying handles, corner brackets, dovetail joinery
SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This Victorian campaign trunk belongs to the 1900 period and exhibits a rectangular form constructed from solid camphorwood with a warm amber brown coloration and a pronounced wood grain. The surface shows brass strapping, corner brackets, and an inset handle fitted flush to the front edge alongside a central keyhole escutcheon. The timber measures 35 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. Position this trunk in a living room or gentleman's library where it functions well as a practical coffee table or a sturdy platform to support a television. The interior provides storage space, accompanied by a fitted internal candle box accessed by lifting the hinged top lid. The solid brass hardware secures the corners and edges against travel wear, complementing the polished timber finish throughout the exterior panels.

FAQs

Campaign trunks were portable furniture items designed for military officers to transport personal belongings across the British Empire during the nineteenth century.

Camphorwood contains natural aromatic oils that deter insects and pests, making it suitable for protecting clothing and documents in tropical climates.

Genuine period pieces feature flush-fitting brass corner brackets, recessed carrying handles, thick timber planks, and handcrafted dovetail joinery.

A solid wood campaign trunk works as a central coffee table or as functional storage at the foot of a bed, introducing warm timber tones to contemporary schemes.

Condition the timber periodically with natural beeswax polish, ensure brass fittings remain dry to prevent corrosion, and position the piece away from direct heat sources.

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