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Indian Campaign Chest
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Indian Campaign Chest

19th century
Sold 2 January 2026 · John Howkins Antiques
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A good 19th. Century Indian campaign trunk having iron protective corners and close studded detail. The hinges and lock plates with hand chasing, the sides with carrying handles and the whole raised on short bracket feet. The lid opens to reveal a useful large storage area, this trunk would make an ideal coffee table. Very good colour and condition. Dimensions:- Height…18’’/ 46cm. Width…44’’/ 112cm. Depth…23.75’’/ 60.5cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Indian Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184814
Dealers Internal Reference
24853
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A good 19th. Century Indian campaign trunk having iron protective corners and close studded detail.
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The hinges and lock plates with hand chasing, the sides with carrying handles and the whole raised on short bracket feet.
John Howkins Antiques

The lid opens to reveal a useful large storage area, this trunk would make an ideal coffee table. Very good colour and condition. Dimensions:- Height…18’’/ 46cm. Width…44’’/ 112cm. Depth…23.75’’/ 60.5cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £50.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60.5cm (23.82")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Indian Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184814
Dealers Internal Ref
24853
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An overhead view of a rectangular wooden campaign chest featuring dark iron strapping and stud detailing along the edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An overhead view of a rectangular wooden campaign chest featuring dark iron strapping and stud detailing along the edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Indian Campaign Chest

Archive II An overhead view of a rectangular wooden campaign chest featuring dark iron strapping and stud detailing along the edges. View II
Archive III An overhead view of a rectangular wooden campaign chest featuring dark iron strapping and stud detailing along the edges. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of a rectangular wooden campaign chest featuring dark iron strapping and stud detailing along the edges. View IV
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Archive X An overhead view of a rectangular wooden campaign chest featuring dark iron strapping and stud detailing along the edges. View X
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
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An overhead view of a rectangular wooden campaign chest featuring dark iron strapping and stud detailing along the edges.
Indian Campaign Chest
Ref: SA1184814
An overhead view of a rectangular wooden campaign chest featuring dark iron strapping and stud detailing along the edges.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests and Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleColonial
  • MaterialHardwood, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsIron strapping, Metal studding, Hinged lid, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 60.5 cm (24 in)

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Campaign furniture was designed to be easily dismantled and transported by military officers during campaigns in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, featuring sturdy construction and protective metal hardware.

These chests were typically constructed from durable native hardwoods such as teak, sheesham, or mango wood, and reinforced with brass or iron corners, straps, and flush-fitting handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate iron or brass fixings, traditional hand-finished wood surfaces, and signs of genuine age and wear consistent with travel and utilitarian use.

An antique chest can be used as a functional coffee table in a living room, a statement storage piece at the foot of a bed, or a focal point in a hallway to add texture and historical depth.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the finish.
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