Large Camphorwood Campaign Trunk

Large camphorwood campaign trunk.

This Large camphorwood campaign trunk was made circa 1900.

It would have been purchased by a British officer who was in service in the Far East.

These were made of camphorwood, a timber that gives off a beautiful perfume, that we adore but the insects and moths avoid. This meant the uniforms would not get eaten by the insects.

The trunk has the lifting lid that opens to reveal full storage inside.

The exterior has brass straps on the corners to protect the chest as it was loaded onto wagons, carts, and ships.

To each end is a brass carrying handle to allow ease of moving this wonderful piece around,

These camphorwood campaign trunks make great coffee tables and conversation pieces. They also can be used as great storage at the end of a bed or in an alcove or bay window.

It is always great when families come into my shop and a piece like this sparks people’s imaginations as to what campaigns these have been through. The thoughts of it being manhandled off wagons in remote outposts in India or other parts of the long-gone British Empire.

Key Features:

• Edwardian period camphor wood trunk

• Decorative brass inset corners.

• Brass carrying handles

• Ideal coffee table, conversation piece

• Original makers label

Dimensions:

102cms wide (40ins)

51cms deep (20ins)

49cms high (19 1/4ins)

This authentic Edwardian camphor wood campaign trunk makes a refined addition to both classic and contemporary settings, blending historical character with practical elegance.

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. Large camphorwood campaign trunk is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Large camphorwood campaign trunk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the

best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until paymen

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.