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Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest In Two Parts, With Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Flush Fitted Brass Handles To Two Short And Three Long Drawers, Raised On Old Turned Bun Feet.

As the name suggests, Military Campaign Chests were originally made for use by senior members of the armed forces and therefore their design was such that they were easy to transport from location to location, without getting damaged, often at short notice.

Features which are specific to this purpose are things such as the two part construction for ease of movement, the flush fitting brass handles to avoid them snagging on things and the brass bound decoration to try and avoid the corners of the item getting overly bumped and bruised.

This is a great example of its type, still in relatively good condition despite it having obviously lived the life of service you would expect. As mentioned in the description the feet are old, although we cannot guarantee there originality as they have been fixed in place as opposed to the more common feature of them screwing in and out. That said by far the majority of these types of chest now have no feet at all. All of the brasswear is original as well which is a nice feature.

As with all items we offer for sale this campaign chest has been attended to in our workshops by our highly trained, skilled, antique furniture restorers, where it received a natural wax polish ensuring that it is fit for immediate placement within the home or office.

Circa 1860.

Height 40.25in.

Width 39in.

Depth 17.75in.

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Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated these Camphor Campaign Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

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SA1205709
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9729
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A Careful Selection Of High Quality Town And Country Furniture For The Home From The 17th, 18th, 19th And Early 20th Centuries.

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A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest In Two Parts, With Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Flush Fitted Brass Handles To Two Short And Three Long Drawers, Raised On Old Turned Bun Feet.
fig 1. A nineteenth-century camphor wood military campaign chest of drawers featuring flush brass handles, corner brackets, and turned bun feet.
fig 1. Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

As the name suggests, Military Campaign Chests were originally made for use by senior members of the armed forces and therefore their design was such that they were easy to transport from location to location, without getting damaged, often at short notice.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century camphor wood military campaign chest of drawers featuring flush brass handles, corner brackets, and turned bun feet.
fig 2. Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Features which are specific to this purpose are things such as the two part construction for ease of movement, the flush fitting brass handles to avoid them snagging on things and the brass bound decoration to try and avoid the corners of the item getting overly bumped and bruised.

“
This is a great example of its type, still in relatively good condition despite it having obviously lived the life of service you would expect.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

As mentioned in the description the feet are old, although we cannot guarantee there originality as they have been fixed in place as opposed to the more common feature of them screwing in and out. That said by far the majority of these types of chest now have no feet at all. All of the brasswear is original as well which is a nice feature.

fig 3. A nineteenth-century camphor wood military campaign chest of drawers featuring flush brass handles, corner brackets, and turned bun feet.
fig 3. Camphor Wood 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

As with all items we offer for sale this campaign chest has been attended to in our workshops by our highly trained, skilled, antique furniture restorers, where it received a natural wax polish ensuring that it is fit for immediate placement within the home or office.

Circa 1860.

Height 40.25in.

Width 39in.

Depth 17.75in.

Height
0.1cm (0.04")
Width
0.1cm (0.04")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated these Camphor Campaign Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205709
Dealers Internal Ref
9729
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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A military campaign chest is a piece of modular storage furniture designed for British officers to disassemble and move easily while on overseas deployments during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Campaign chests are typically constructed from resilient hardwoods such as camphor wood, mahogany, or teak, reinforced with flush-fitting brass protective corners and handles designed to withstand transit.

Authentic campaign chests feature a two-part split construction, recessed flush brass drawer pulls, brass corner brackets, carrying handles on the sides, and frequently incorporate aromatic woods like camphor to protect garments.

A campaign chest functions well as a focal storage piece in a hallway, study, or bedroom, contrasting warm timber and metallic brass hardware against contemporary minimalist decor or neutral paint palettes.

Keep the wood nourished by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying high-quality clear bees wax periodically, while wiping brass hardware gently without harsh abrasive cleaners.
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