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Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk
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Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk

19th century
Description

A handsome camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring impressive brass strapwork, double locks 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 It is widely accepted that trunks of this type were originally made for military use and were often issued to, or privately commissioned by, high-ranking officers for use during their travels throughout the battlefields and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 21” (53cm)

Width 42” (107cm)

Depth 20 1/2” (52cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 1880s.

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SA1229752
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PP121-12
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Description
A handsome camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring impressive brass strapwork, double locks 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 It is widely accepted that trunks of this type were originally made for military use and were often issued to, or privately commissioned by, high-ranking officers for use during their travels throughout the battlefields and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 camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring brass corner mounts, flush-fitting brass hardware, and iron 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.

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 21” (53cm)

Width 42” (107cm)

Depth 20 1/2” (52cm)

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229752
Dealers Internal Ref
PP121-12
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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A rectangular camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring brass corner mounts, flush-fitting brass hardware, and iron side carrying handles.
Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk
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A rectangular camphor wood military campaign trunk featuring brass corner mounts, flush-fitting brass hardware, and iron side carrying handles.
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A military campaign trunk is a portable storage chest constructed for military officers to transport personal belongings and equipment during field operations in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Camphor wood was widely favoured for campaign trunks due to its natural insect-repellent properties, resistance to moisture, and distinct aromatic timber scent that protected clothes and documents.

Authentic campaign pieces feature recessed or flush-fitting brass hardware, brass corner straps to absorb impacts during travel, robust carrying handles, and sturdy dovetail joinery.

A campaign trunk can serve as an occasional coffee table, a storage chest at the foot of a bed, or a functional statement piece in a study or hallway.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax occasionally, while keeping the trunk away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement and drying.
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