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Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk

19th century
Sold 12 October 2026 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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A handsome camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring impressive brass strapwork and sturdy carrying handles. It is widely accepted that trunks of this type were originally made for military use and were often issued to, or privately commissioned by, high-ranking officers for use during their travels throughout the battlefields and territories of the British Empire.

The substantial carrying handles made transportation easier, while the decorative brass banding served an important practical purpose, protecting the trunk from the inevitable knocks and impacts sustained during frequent journeys by ship, rail, and carriage. The brass strapwork also adds to the trunk's distinctive military appearance and enduring appeal.

Crafted from aromatic camphor wood, renowned for its natural resistance to insects and its pleasant fragrance, this trunk combines durability with timeless elegance. Today, it makes an exceptional decorative piece as well as a practical storage chest, reflecting both the craftsmanship and history of the great age of military campaigns and imperial travel.

Size:

Height 17 1/2" (44cm)

Width 47" (120cm)

Depth 17 1/2" (44cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA1223871
Dealers Internal Reference
PP120-5
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Description
A handsome camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring impressive brass strapwork and sturdy carrying handles. It is widely accepted that trunks of this type were originally made for military use and were often issued to, or privately commissioned by, high-ranking officers for use during their travels throughout the battlefields and territories of the British Empire.
fig 1. A rectangular warm brown camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets and side carrying handles.
fig 1. Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk

The substantial carrying handles made transportation easier, while the decorative brass banding served an important practical purpose, protecting the trunk from the inevitable knocks and impacts sustained during frequent journeys by ship, rail, and carriage. The brass strapwork also adds to the trunk's distinctive military appearance and enduring appeal.

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Crafted from aromatic camphor wood, renowned for its natural resistance to insects and its pleasant fragrance, this trunk combines durability with timeless elegance.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Today, it makes an exceptional decorative piece as well as a practical storage chest, reflecting both the craftsmanship and history of the great age of military campaigns and imperial travel.

Size:

Height 17 1/2" (44cm)

Width 47" (120cm)

Depth 17 1/2" (44cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 1860s.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223871
Dealers Internal Ref
PP120-5
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A rectangular warm brown camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets and side carrying handles. SOLD12 OCT 26

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A rectangular warm brown camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets and side carrying handles.
Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk
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A rectangular warm brown camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets and side carrying handles.
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  • ObjectTrunks & Coffers
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Campaign
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner mounts, Flush brass hardware, Dovetail joinery, Side drop handles
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This 19th-century campaign trunk is constructed from warm brown camphor wood with visible dovetail joinery. The rectangular body is reinforced with brass corner brackets, strapwork, and flush brass hardware, alongside curved metal side carrying handles and a central keyhole escutcheon on the front. Natural grain patterns run across the timber surfaces, showing surface marks consistent with utilitarian travel use over time. The lid closes flush with the top edge of the base section. Measuring 44 cm high, 120 cm wide, and 44 cm deep, the piece functions effectively as a practical storage chest or a low display surface within a gentleman's library, study, or living space. The timber construction provides internal storage capacity while maintaining a stable rectangular silhouette suited for placement against walls or at the foot of furniture.

FAQs

A military campaign trunk is a portable storage chest originally constructed for officer transport during military travel, featuring flush brass corners and handles to prevent damage during transit.

These trunks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as camphor wood or teak, fitted with flush brass corner brackets, escutcheons, and heavy dovetail joinery.

Authentic period pieces feature flush-fitted brass hardware, hand-cut dovetail joints, side drop handles, and often retain the natural aromatic scent of camphor wood.

A campaign trunk serves as a central coffee table, an end-of-bed storage chest, or an accent piece in a study or hallway.

Clean surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, position the piece away from direct heat sources to limit wood movement, and polish brass fittings sparingly.
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