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A Camphor Campaign Trunk
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A Camphor Campaign Trunk

19th century
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A 19thC camphor wood campaign trunk. Mid sized with brass cappings and corner strapping. Brass side carrying handles,blank name cartouche and brass escutcheon.

WORKING CHIMING LOCK WITH KEY. Internal candle box. Brass hinges.The flush lifting ring to the front of the lid has a missing section probably due to an attempt to open the trunk with the lid locked. The lid can be lifted with no problem and there is a canvas lid stay. There is a faded makers label 'AH FOO Hong Kong' which would account for the chiming lock mechanism which was an anti tamper feature commonly used in the far east. The usual scuffs and blemishes due to rough transportation.

An excellent coffee table size or for storing clothing that needs to be protected from moths. (Camphor is known for this ability)

NOTE.....If you are seeking TWO of these trunks for either side of a sofa we have ANOTHER of exactly the same size. SEE LAST PHOTO and please ask if interested for more photos and price for the two together.

80.5 cm wide by 38 cm deep and 35 cm high

UK mainland delivery FREE

Overseas buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126912
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28010
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Description
A 19thC camphor wood campaign trunk. Mid sized with brass cappings and corner strapping. Brass side carrying handles,blank name cartouche and brass escutcheon.

WORKING CHIMING LOCK WITH KEY. Internal candle box. Brass hinges.

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The flush lifting ring to the front of the lid has a missing section probably due to an attempt to open the trunk with the lid locked.
The Antique Partnership

The lid can be lifted with no problem and there is a canvas lid stay. There is a faded makers label 'AH FOO Hong Kong' which would account for the chiming lock mechanism which was an anti tamper feature commonly used in the far east. The usual scuffs and blemishes due to rough transportation.

fig 1. A rectangular camphor wood campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, central brass escutcheon, side carrying handles, and visible dovetail joinery.
fig 1. A Camphor Campaign Trunk

An excellent coffee table size or for storing clothing that needs to be protected from moths. (Camphor is known for this ability)

NOTE.....If you are seeking TWO of these trunks for either side of a sofa we have ANOTHER of exactly the same size. SEE LAST PHOTO and please ask if interested for more photos and price for the two together.

80.5 cm wide by 38 cm deep and 35 cm high

UK mainland delivery FREE

Overseas buyers please ask for shipping costs before purchasing

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Partnership has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126912
Dealers Internal Ref
28010
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A rectangular camphor wood campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, central brass escutcheon, side carrying handles, and visible dovetail joinery.
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Clean the timber with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain annually, while leaving brass hardware unpolished if a natural aged patina is preferred.

A campaign trunk serves well as a low coffee table in a living area, a blanket box at the foot of a bed, or functional storage within an entryway, offering rich wood tones and historical character.

Authentic pieces feature flush-fitting brass corner brackets, hand-cut dovetail joints, recessed carrying handles, and often retain the characteristic natural aromatic scent of camphor when opened.

Camphor wood was preferred for maritime and military trunks because its natural aromatic oils repelled insects such as moths and termites, while providing resistance to moisture and decay during long ocean voyages.

Designed for officers travelling on military campaigns or aboard ships during the nineteenth century, campaign trunks feature flat, flush-fitting hardware that allows for compact stackability and transport without catching during transit.
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