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Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer C1840 19th C
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Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer C1840 19th C

19th century
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Description

This is beautifully crafted antique late Victorian camphorwood military campaign trunk or coffer, ideal for use as a coffee table, circa 1890 in date.

This antique trunk is made from the finest quality camphorwood which has a beautiful grain and scent. Camphorwood was used in the manufacture of travelling trunks as the wonderful scent given off by the wood discouraged insects, and kept them away.

This trunk was made so that it could be easily transported on it's journeys throughout the Empire, probably to house an  Army Officer's  clothes and personal possesions.  It has inset brass protection on the corners mounts and sides and is fitted with the original brass carrying handles.

Complete with working  lock and  key.

This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.

Condition:

In really excellent  condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 46 cm x Width 105 cm x Depth 51 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches

Camphorwood

is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall. The leaves have a glossy, waxy appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. In spring it produces bright green foliage with masses of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit around 1cm in diameter. It has a pale bark that is very rough and fissured vertically.

Cinnamomum camphora is native to China south of the Yangtze River, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, and has been introduced to many other countries.

Our reference: A5216

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Antique Camphorwood Campaign Trunk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234206
Dealers Internal Reference
A5216
Description
This is beautifully crafted antique late Victorian camphorwood military campaign trunk or coffer, ideal for use as a coffee table, circa 1890 in date.
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This antique trunk is made from the finest quality camphorwood which has a beautiful grain and scent.
Regent Antiques

 Camphorwood was used in the manufacture of travelling trunks as the wonderful scent given off by the wood discouraged insects, and kept them away.

fig 1. A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer C1840 19th C

This trunk was made so that it could be easily transported on it's journeys throughout the Empire, probably to house an  Army Officer's  clothes and personal possesions.  It has inset brass protection on the corners mounts and sides and is fitted with the original brass carrying handles.

fig 2. A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 2. Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer C1840 19th C

Complete with working  lock and  key.

This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come.

Condition:

In really excellent  condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 3. A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 3. Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer C1840 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 46 cm x Width 105 cm x Depth 51 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches

Camphorwood

is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20–30 metres tall. The leaves have a glossy, waxy appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. In spring it produces bright green foliage with masses of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit around 1cm in diameter. It has a pale bark that is very rough and fissured vertically.

Cinnamomum camphora is native to China south of the Yangtze River, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, and has been introduced to many other countries.

Our reference: A5216

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Antique Camphorwood Campaign Trunk to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234206
Dealers Internal Ref
A5216
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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.

Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer C1840 19th C

Archive II A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VIII
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A rectangular 19th-century warm brown camphorwood military campaign trunk featuring flush brass corner brackets, protective metal straps, side drop handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer c1840 19th C
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Military campaign furniture was manufactured to be easily packed and transported by officers on active service overseas during the 18th and 19th centuries. These trunks feature durable joinery, flush brass fittings to prevent snagging during travel, and protective corner mounts.

Camphorwood was highly favoured for maritime and military storage because its naturally aromatic timber effectively repelled insects and moths. Additionally, it is a dense, stable wood resistant to warping under varying climatic conditions.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, flush-mounted brass straps, recessed carrying handles, and original lock plates. Authentic camphorwood pieces retain a distinct natural scent when the interior lid is opened.

A campaign trunk serves as a versatile statement piece, functioning as a low coffee table in a living area or as a blanket box positioned at the foot of a bed. Its warm wood tones and metal hardware add historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying clear beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood surface. Avoid aggressive chemical polish on the brasswork to preserve the original aged patina and surface oxidisation.
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