Brass Bound Camphorwood Campaign Chest C.1880.

Name: Brass Bound Camphorwood Campaign Chest C.1880.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA520447
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Good example of the classic late 19th.c. military officer’s campaign chest c.1880. In solid camphorwood, a fragrant and pest resistant timber which helped protect contents during passage, further strengthened with brass corners and bindings. Fitted with a small lidded compartment to the inside. Retaining the original brasswork, flush-fitting handle to the lid, lockplate and heavy duty carry handles to each side. Also original brass plaque to the lid stamped with the initials AMO. Good colour and condition, simply cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: width 38½", depth 19", height 18½".

Physical Dimensions

Height

47cm (18.50")

Width

98cm (38.58")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA520447

Dealers Internal Reference

31268

Dealers Notes

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Description

Good example of the classic late 19th.c. military officer’s campaign chest c.1880.

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In solid camphorwood, a fragrant and pest resistant timber which helped protect contents during passage, further strengthened with brass corners and bindings.

Collinge Antiques

Fitted with a small lidded compartment to the inside. Retaining the original brasswork, flush-fitting handle to the lid, lockplate and heavy duty carry handles to each side. Also original brass plaque to the lid stamped with the initials AMO. Good colour and condition, simply cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: width 38½", depth 19", height 18½".