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19th Century Large Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk, C1880
Anthony Short Antiques
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19th Century Large Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk, C1880

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Large 19th-Century Camphor Wood Brass Bound Travelling Trunk

A handsome and generously proportioned late 19th-century camphor wood travelling trunk, brass bound and fitted with brass corner mounts and carrying handles. The richly figured camphor timber has developed a warm, mellow colour and deep patina, enhanced by the original brass strapping and hardware, giving the piece great visual presence and character. The quality of the early timber and the depth of colour make this a particularly attractive and increasingly rare example.

Highly versatile, the trunk works beautifully as a decorative coffee table, an end table beside a sofa or armchair, or as a storage chest at the foot of a bed. Its scale, clean lines and superb surface make it a bold statement piece that sits comfortably in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A striking and practical 19th-century campaign trunk, offering excellent storage and strong decorative impact.

Height 51cm (20.1in)

Width 105cm (41.3in)

Depth 56cm (22.0in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 19th Century.

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SA1206427
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1504
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Large 19th-Century Camphor Wood Brass Bound Travelling Trunk
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A handsome and generously proportioned late 19th-century camphor wood travelling trunk, brass bound and fitted with brass corner mounts and carrying handles.
Anthony Short Antiques

The richly figured camphor timber has developed a warm, mellow colour and deep patina, enhanced by the original brass strapping and hardware, giving the piece great visual presence and character. The quality of the early timber and the depth of colour make this a particularly attractive and increasingly rare example.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century rectangular camphor wood campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, brass straps, side handles, and a hinged lid.
fig 1. 19th Century Large Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk, C1880

Highly versatile, the trunk works beautifully as a decorative coffee table, an end table beside a sofa or armchair, or as a storage chest at the foot of a bed. Its scale, clean lines and superb surface make it a bold statement piece that sits comfortably in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A striking and practical 19th-century campaign trunk, offering excellent storage and strong decorative impact.

Height 51cm (20.1in)

Width 105cm (41.3in)

Depth 56cm (22.0in)

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206427
Dealers Internal Ref
1504
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Archive I A nineteenth-century rectangular camphor wood campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, brass straps, side handles, and a hinged lid.

19th Century Large Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk, C1880

Archive II A nineteenth-century rectangular camphor wood campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, brass straps, side handles, and a hinged lid. View II
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Anthony Short Antiques

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Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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GU28 0AH
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A nineteenth-century rectangular camphor wood campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, brass straps, side handles, and a hinged lid.
19TH CENTURY LARGE CAMPHOR WOOD CAMPAIGN TRUNK, C1880
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A campaign trunk is a portable piece of military furniture designed to be packed, moved, and transported by armed forces or officers during travel and military deployments throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These trunks were typically constructed from durable hardwoods such as camphor wood, teak, or mahogany, fitted with flush brass corner brackets, strappings, and recessed handles engineered to prevent snagging or damage during transport.

Authentic pieces exhibit flush-fitting brass hardware, hand-cut dovetail joints, reinforced brass corner bracing, and heavy brass carrying handles, frequently crafted from aromatic camphor wood to protect stored textiles from insects.

A campaign trunk functions effectively as a coffee table in a living room, a blanket chest placed at the foot of a bed, or a functional storage coffer within a hallway or study.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry cloth, position the trunk away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage, and clean brass fittings using a dry cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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