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Military Camphor Chest
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Military Camphor Chest

19th century
Description

This beautiful camphor wood military campaign trunk or chest , ideal for use as a coffee table,or general storage.

This chest is made from the finest quality camphor-wood which has a beautiful grain and scent. Camphor wood was used in the manufacture of travelling trunks as it had a wonderful scent given off by the wood to discourage insects.

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 possessions. It has inset brass protection on the corners mounts and sides and is fitted with the original brass carrying handles.

Dimensions:-

Width 37" 94cm

Depth 18" 46cm

Height 16" 40cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Military Camphor Wood Chest to the 1850s.

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SA1241797
Description
This beautiful camphor wood military campaign trunk or chest , ideal for use as a coffee table,or general storage.

This chest is made from the finest quality camphor-wood which has a beautiful grain and scent.

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Camphor wood was used in the manufacture of travelling trunks as it had a wonderful scent given off by the wood to discourage insects.
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fig 1. A rectangular camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. Military Camphor Chest

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 possessions. It has inset brass protection on the corners mounts and sides and is fitted with the original brass carrying handles.

Dimensions:-

Width 37" 94cm

Depth 18" 46cm

Height 16" 40cm

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Military Camphor Wood Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241797
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Archive I A rectangular camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.

Military Camphor Chest

Archive II A rectangular camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View VII
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Gaylords Antiques
Telephone 01329 843 402
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75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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A rectangular camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
Military Camphor Chest
Ref: SA1241797
A rectangular camphor wood military campaign chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass handles, and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrunks & Coffers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMilitary Campaign
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Honey Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Flush brass handles, Mortise lock escutcheon, Dovetail joinery
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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Military campaign chests were developed in the 18th and 19th centuries for British military officers stationed abroad. Designed to be transported during travel, these pieces were constructed to withstand movement, often featuring recessed hardware to prevent snagging during transit.

These chests were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as camphor wood, teak, or mahogany. Camphor wood was specifically favoured for tropical deployment due to its natural oils, which repel insects and resist moisture.

Authentic pieces feature inset or flush-fitting brass hardware, including side handles, corner straps, and drawer pulls. Construction typically includes hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy timber construction, and original mortise locks.

A campaign chest functions effectively as a low coffee table, a storage chest at the foot of a bed, or a decorative anchor piece in a hallway or study.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking, and gently clean the brass fittings with a soft cloth without removing natural patination.
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