Camphor Wood Campaign Chest 19th Century

Name: Antique Military Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood with Brass Fittings C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217262
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectTrunks & Chests
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Campaign
MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFlush brass corners, Recessed side handles, Brass escutcheon, Hinged lid
SizeH 44.5 cm (18 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 47.5 cm (19 in)

This Victorian campaign chest dates from c.1880 and takes the form of a rectangular trunk crafted from warm brown camphor wood with a flat hinged lid. The exterior displays distinctive brass fittings including flush corner brackets, side carrying handles with a curved drop-bail design, a central lid handle, and a keyhole escutcheon plate. Built for portability, the sturdy timber surface shows natural grain patterns running horizontally across the front face. Measuring 44.5 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 47.5 cm deep, the chest functions well in a modern interior at the foot of the bed or within a gentleman's library. The storage compartment offers generous capacity for blankets or accessories while maintaining the clean lines and utilitarian character of nineteenth-century military furnishings.

FAQs

Campaign furniture refers to items specifically constructed for military officers to disassemble or transport easily during travel and overseas campaigns throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These pieces were typically made from dense, durable timbers such as camphor wood, teak, or mahogany, fitted with flush-mounted brass hardware to prevent damage during transit.

Authentic pieces feature inset brass corner braces, flush-fitting handles, side carrying handles, and often retain the aromatic scent characteristic of natural camphor wood.

A campaign chest functions well as an accent coffee table in a living room, a functional storage box at the foot of a bed, or a focal piece in an hallway.

Clean the wood with a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax polish periodically, while leaving the original patination on the brass mounts intact.

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Antique Military Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood with Brass Fittings C.1880