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Small Military Camphor Chest
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Small 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 the original brass carrying handles, this chest would make an excellent coffee table with a glass top or just for general storage due to its size.

Dimensions:-

Width 29" 74cm

Depth 15" 38cm

Height 12" 30cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09720194
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Flush brass campaign handle with slotted screws: Victorian brassware fitted before crosshead screws.
Solid camphor wood with warm natural patina: wood seasoned over generations.
Heavy brass side carrying handles: designed for 19th-century naval and military transport.
Darkened surface marks and rubbing to base corners: honest wear from handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245742
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.
Gaylords Antiques
fig 1. A small rectangular warm brown camphor wood military campaign chest featuring flush brass fittings and a hinged lid.
fig 1. Small 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 the original brass carrying handles, this chest would make an excellent coffee table with a glass top or just for general storage due to its size.

Dimensions:-

Width 29" 74cm

Depth 15" 38cm

Height 12" 30cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09720194
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Flush brass campaign handle with slotted screws: Victorian brassware fitted before crosshead screws.
Solid camphor wood with warm natural patina: wood seasoned over generations.
Heavy brass side carrying handles: designed for 19th-century naval and military transport.
Darkened surface marks and rubbing to base corners: honest wear from handling.

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245742
Gaylords Antiques
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Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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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 small rectangular warm brown camphor wood military campaign chest featuring flush brass fittings and a hinged lid.
Small Military Camphor Chest
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A small rectangular warm brown camphor wood military campaign chest featuring flush brass fittings and a hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests & Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMilitary Campaign
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass fittings, Hinged lid, Flame wood grain
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This small chest belongs to the military campaign style of 1850, constructed from camphor wood with a warm brown timber colour and flame wood grain. The rectangular piece has a hinged lid, a brass keyplate on the front drop, and a small flush brass handle positioned centrally on the upper section. The box measures 30 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. Suitable for placement at the foot of the bed or as a coffee table in a gentleman's library, the trunk serves practical storage needs while maintaining period character through its timber tones and metal hardware. The compact proportions allow placement in smaller spaces throughout the home.

FAQs

Military campaign chests are specialized portable storage items designed for armed forces officers to transport personal possessions while deployed during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These chests were commonly constructed from durable hardwoods such as camphor, teak, or mahogany, paired with flush-mounted brass corner brackets and handles to minimize damage during transit.

Authentic pieces feature recessed flush brass handles and fittings designed to lie flat, robust hand-dovetailed joints, and often release a distinct aromatic scent if built from solid camphor wood.

A small campaign chest can function as a coffee table, a storage unit at the foot of a bed, an occasional side table, or an accent piece within a hallway.

Clean surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply high-quality beeswax to preserve the wood grain, and position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement or shrinkage.
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