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Anglo Indian Camphor Campaign Writing Box
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Anglo Indian Camphor Campaign Writing Box

19th century
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A good quality 19th.century Anglo Indian brass bound camphor wood campaign writing box. As the drawer opens the tambour top rolls back simultaneously to reveal a rising section with various pigeon holes and compartments. The sloping fall opens to a fitted interior with pen tray, lidded and open compartments and a circular straight edge which when removed offers the front to be removed and reveals 2 secret drawers. The fold out hinged writing slope with baize lining. This unusual piece of campaign antique furniture has working lock and key and is offered here at a great price. Dimensions :- Height Open 12.25''/ 31cm. Width…18’’/ 45.5cm. Depth…13.75’’/ 35cm. Closed Height…9’’/ 22.5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Camphorwood Campaign Writing Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1238295
Dealers Internal Reference
24997
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A good quality 19th.century Anglo Indian brass bound camphor wood campaign writing box.
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As the drawer opens the tambour top rolls back simultaneously to reveal a rising section with various pigeon holes and compartments.
John Howkins Antiques

The sloping fall opens to a fitted interior with pen tray, lidded and open compartments and a circular straight edge which when removed offers the front to be removed and reveals 2 secret drawers. The fold out hinged writing slope with baize lining. This unusual piece of campaign antique furniture has working lock and key and is offered here at a great price. Dimensions :- Height Open 12.25''/ 31cm. Width…18’’/ 45.5cm. Depth…13.75’’/ 35cm. Closed Height…9’’/ 22.5cm.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Camphorwood Campaign Writing Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238295
Dealers Internal Ref
24997
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque.
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Archive I An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque.

Anglo Indian Camphor Campaign Writing Box

Archive II An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque. View II
Archive III An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque. View III
Archive IV An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque. View IV
Archive V An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque. View V
Archive VI An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque. View VI
Archive VII An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque. View VII
Archive VIII An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque. View VIII
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque.
Anglo Indian Camphor Campaign Writing Box
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An Anglo Indian camphorwood campaign writing box featuring a ribbed tambour top section, protective brass corner strapping, geometric inlay, and a central brass plaque.
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  • ObjectWriting Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo Indian
  • MaterialCamphorwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour roll top, Brass corner strapping, Geometric line inlay, Flush brass plaque
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 45.5 cm (18 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

This 19th-century Anglo Indian campaign writing box is made from warm brown camphorwood with brass hardware, including protective corner strapping and a flush central plaque. The exterior displays a ribbed tambour top section and geometric line inlay. As the drawer opens, the tambour top rolls back simultaneously, revealing a rising section with pigeon holes and compartments, while the sloping fall opens to a fitted interior with a fold-out hinged writing slope with baize lining, pen tray, lidded and open compartments, and secret drawers. The piece measures 31 cm high, 45.5 cm wide, and 35 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this writing box sits on an office desk or library table to serve as a functional workstation and storage chest for stationery, letters, and small accessories. The solid wood construction and robust brass reinforcement allow it to function as a compact tabletop desk for daily administrative tasks or writing correspondence. The portable size lets it move between rooms while providing an organized workspace reminiscent of historic campaign furniture.

FAQs

Campaign writing boxes were portable writing slopes manufactured in India during the nineteenth century, designed for military officers and civil servants requiring durable, transportable workstations with integrated storage.

These pieces were constructed primarily from native teak or aromatic camphorwood, reinforced with flush brass corner brackets, brass strapping, and recessed iron or brass handles to withstand travel.

Authentic examples feature brass mounts screwed flush into the timber, hand-cut dovetail joinery, integrated side carrying handles, and naturally aromatic camphorwood interiors designed to deter insects.

A writing box can be positioned atop an office desk, console table, or sideboard to serve as both decorative historical interest and functional storage for stationery.

Maintain the timber by applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain, keep the object away from direct heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and buff metal fittings gently with a soft dry cloth.
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