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Large Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk.
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Large Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk.

1900 - 1920
Description

Large Camphor wood campaign trunk.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09716946
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Flush-fitted brass corner brackets and straps: protection against transit knocks.
Stencilled owner name across the top: personal marking for naval or military travel.
Wide solid camphor boards: natural moth-repellent timber used for voyage chests.
Countersunk slotted screws throughout the metalwork: period fitting practice.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245278
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Description
Large Camphor wood campaign trunk.
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09716946
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Flush-fitted brass corner brackets and straps: protection against transit knocks.
Stencilled owner name across the top: personal marking for naval or military travel.
Wide solid camphor boards: natural moth-repellent timber used for voyage chests.
Countersunk slotted screws throughout the metalwork: period fitting practice.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245278
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid.
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Archive I A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid.

Large Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk.

Archive II A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid. View II
Archive III A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid. View III
Archive IV A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid. View IV
Archive V A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid. View V
Archive VI A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid. View IX
Archive X A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid. View X
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid.
Large Camphor wood campaign trunk.
Ref: SA1245278
A rectangular natural wood campaign trunk with metal corner reinforcing plates, a central keyhole, and stencilled black lettering reading C. S. SANDFORD on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Metal
  • ColourNatural Wood
  • MotifsCorner reinforcing plates, Flush keyhole plate, Stencilled lettering, Dovetailed joints
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Campaign trunks were portable storage chests designed for military officers and travellers to transport personal belongings during overseas deployments in the 18th and 19th centuries. Typically constructed with durable woods like camphor or teak, these trunks featured flush metal fittings to withstand frequent transit.

Campaign trunks were commonly crafted from dense hardwoods such as camphor, teak, or mahogany, which resisted pests and warping in humid climates. Construction features typically included recessed metal corner brackets, carry handles, and flush locks to protect against impact.

Authentic campaign trunks feature flush-mounted brass or iron hardware mortised directly into the timber to allow smooth packing. Look for hand-dovetailed joints, original corner strapping, and natural aromatic qualities inherent to camphor wood.

A large campaign trunk functions effectively as a central coffee table in a living area or as storage placed at the foot of a bed. Pairing the piece with neutral textiles and metallic accents complements its functional design.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically to maintain the surface and metal fittings. Keep the trunk away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, leaving the interior unvarnished to retain the natural camphor scent.
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