Victorian Camphor Wood Two-part Military Campaign Chest

Victorian Camphor Wood Two-Part Military Campaign Chest

This exceptional Victorian camphor wood two-part military campaign chest is a fine example of 19th-century British campaign furniture, combining practicality, elegance, and robust craftsmanship. Designed for use by military officers during travel and overseas service, the chest splits into two sections for ease of transport while maintaining the appearance of a traditional chest of drawers when assembled.

Crafted from richly figured solid camphor wood, the chest displays a warm honey-brown tone with striking natural grain patterns. Camphor wood was prized for its natural insect-repellent properties, making it ideal for storing clothing on long campaigns, so that the officers uniforms were not eaten. The chest retains its original brass recessed campaign handles, corner mounts, and flush fittings, all designed to prevent damage during transport. Each drawer is fitted with a central brass escutcheon, reflecting classic Victorian military design.

Equally suited to period interiors or contemporary homes, this antique campaign chest works beautifully as bedroom storage, a statement hallway piece, or refined living-space furniture. Its timeless design and historical significance make it highly desirable for collectors of Victorian furniture, military antiques, and campaign chests.

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Key Features

• Authentic Victorian military campaign chest

• Constructed from solid camphor wood

• Two-part design for ease of transport

• Original brass recessed campaign handles and corner mounts

• Naturally insect-repellent camphor wood interior

• Rich patina and attractive figured grain

• Ideal for bedroom, hallway, or living space

• Circa mid-to-late 19th century

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Dimensions

• Width: 91 cm (36 inches)

• Depth: 43 cm (17 inches)

• Height: 100 cm (39½ inches)

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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. Victorian camphor wood two-part military campaign chest 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 Victorian camphor wood two-part military campaign chest 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.

Purch

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.