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19th Century Brass Bound Camphor Wood Chest
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19th Century Brass Bound Camphor Wood Chest

19th century
Sold 2 July 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

19th century brass bound camphor wood chest. With wonderful colour and original brass hardware.

Circa. 1840

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Brass Bound Camphor Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1143744
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7436
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Description
19th century brass bound camphor wood chest. With wonderful colour and original brass hardware.

Circa. 1840

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Brass Bound Camphor Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143744
Dealers Internal Ref
7436
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A rectangular 19th-century campaign chest made of warm brown camphor wood, featuring decorative brass corner braces, strap hinges, and inset side carry handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century campaign chest made of warm brown camphor wood, featuring decorative brass corner braces, strap hinges, and inset side carry handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Brass Bound Camphor Wood Chest

Archive II A rectangular 19th-century campaign chest made of warm brown camphor wood, featuring decorative brass corner braces, strap hinges, and inset side carry handles. View II
Archive III A rectangular 19th-century campaign chest made of warm brown camphor wood, featuring decorative brass corner braces, strap hinges, and inset side carry handles. View III
Archive IV A rectangular 19th-century campaign chest made of warm brown camphor wood, featuring decorative brass corner braces, strap hinges, and inset side carry handles. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 19th-century campaign chest made of warm brown camphor wood, featuring decorative brass corner braces, strap hinges, and inset side carry handles. View V
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
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Thakeham Furniture
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
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A rectangular 19th-century campaign chest made of warm brown camphor wood, featuring decorative brass corner braces, strap hinges, and inset side carry handles.
19th century brass bound camphor wood chest
Ref: SA1143744
A rectangular 19th-century campaign chest made of warm brown camphor wood, featuring decorative brass corner braces, strap hinges, and inset side carry handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCampaign
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Strap hinges, Inset side handles, Escutcheon plates
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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Campaign chests were portable pieces of furniture designed to be easily packed and transported by military officers during the 18th and 19th centuries. Their modular construction, recessed brass handles, and protective corner brackets allowed them to withstand rigorous travel.

These chests were typically crafted from durable tropical hardwoods such as camphor wood, teak, or mahogany to resist humidity and insects. Brass was universally used for hardware, corner braces, and carrying handles due to its strength and corrosion resistance.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, handmade iron or brass screws, and natural timber shrinkage over time. The use of aromatic camphor wood was intentional for its insect-repellent properties, which helps authenticate period blanket chests.

A campaign chest functions exceptionally well as a coffee table or at the foot of a bed, adding textural warmth and practical storage to contemporary spaces. Its rich timber tones and polished brass details complement both neutral minimalist schemes and eclectic maximalist interiors.

Maintain the wood by periodically applying natural beeswax to nourish the grain and prevent drying out. Avoid placing the chest in direct sunlight or near heat sources to protect the historic finish and prevent the timber from warping.
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