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Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th C
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Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is beautifully antique petit Georgian camphorwood military campaign trunk or coffer, circa 1840 in date.

This rectangular antique trunk is made from the finest quality camphor wood which has a beautiful grain and scent and features brass bound corners and carrying handles.

Camphorwood was used in the manufacture of travelling trunks as the wonderful scent given off by the wood discouraged insects and kept them away.

This trunk was made so that it could be easily transported on its journeys throughout the Empire, probably to house an Army Officer’s clothes and personal possessions.  It has inset brass protection on the corners mounts and sides and is fitted with the original brass carrying handles for further protection of its contents.

This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.

Condition:

In really excellent original condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 33 cm x Width 76 cm x Depth 38 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 2 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches

Camphor wood

is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall. The leaves have a glossy, waxy appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. In spring it produces bright green foliage with masses of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit around 1cm in diameter. It has a pale bark that is very rough and fissured vertically.

Cinnamomum camphora is native to China south of the Yangtze River, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, and has been introduced to many other countries.

Campaign Furniture

Any furniture specifically made to break down or fold for ease of travel can be described as campaign furniture. It was designed to be packed up and carried on the march.

Typically it will have brass corners and straps, break into two parts and have removable turned feet. However, there is a lot of portable furniture that is not so obvious as it was made to look just like the fashionable pieces of the day.

Our reference: A4888

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1194745
Dealers Internal Reference
A4888
Description
This is beautifully antique petit Georgian camphorwood military campaign trunk or coffer, circa 1840 in date.
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This rectangular antique trunk is made from the finest quality camphor wood which has a beautiful grain and scent and features brass bound corners and carrying handles.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque.
fig 1. Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th C

Camphorwood was used in the manufacture of travelling trunks as the wonderful scent given off by the wood discouraged insects and kept them away.

This trunk was made so that it could be easily transported on its journeys throughout the Empire, probably to house an Army Officer’s clothes and personal possessions.  It has inset brass protection on the corners mounts and sides and is fitted with the original brass carrying handles for further protection of its contents.

fig 2. A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque.
fig 2. Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th C

This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.

Condition:

In really excellent original condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 3. A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque.
fig 3. Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 33 cm x Width 76 cm x Depth 38 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 2 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches

Camphor wood

is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall. The leaves have a glossy, waxy appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. In spring it produces bright green foliage with masses of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit around 1cm in diameter. It has a pale bark that is very rough and fissured vertically.

fig 4. A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque.
fig 4. Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th C

Cinnamomum camphora is native to China south of the Yangtze River, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, and has been introduced to many other countries.

Campaign Furniture

Any furniture specifically made to break down or fold for ease of travel can be described as campaign furniture. It was designed to be packed up and carried on the march.

fig 5. A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque.
fig 5. Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th C

Typically it will have brass corners and straps, break into two parts and have removable turned feet. However, there is a lot of portable furniture that is not so obvious as it was made to look just like the fashionable pieces of the day.

Our reference: A4888

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194745
Dealers Internal Ref
A4888
Regent Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque.

Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th C

Archive II A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View II
Archive III A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View III
Archive IV A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View IV
Archive V A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View V
Archive VI A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View VI
Archive VII A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View VII
Archive VIII A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View VIII
Archive IX A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View IX
Archive X A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View X
Archive XI A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View XI
Archive XII A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View XII
Archive XIII A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View XIII
Archive XIV A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View XIV
Archive XV A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View XV
Archive XVI A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View XVI
Archive XVII A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque. View XVII
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A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque.
Antique Petit Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer Early19th C
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A small early 19th-century military campaign trunk constructed from warm brown wood with flush-fitted brass corner mounts, straps, side handles, and a central brass plaque.
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Designed for military officers travelling overseas during the 18th and 19th centuries, campaign trunks were durable, portable storage units built to withstand transit while providing functional storage in field encampments.

These coffers were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as camphorwood, mahogany, or teak, reinforced with flush-fitting brass corner brackets and straps to prevent damage during transport.

Authentic pieces feature flush-mounted brass hardware designed not to catch during transit, hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass side handles, and often a distinctive aromatic scent if constructed from camphorwood.

A petit campaign trunk functions as an occasional table, accent chest, or tabletop display, introducing historical character and concealed storage to contemporary living spaces.

Clean the wood surface with a soft dry cloth and apply clear beeswax periodically to nourish the timber, while avoiding abrasive polishes on the patinated brass hardware.
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