Camphorwood Campaign Chest C.1890

Name: Camphorwood Campaign Chest C.1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA640942
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Late 19th.c. military officer’s campaign chest c.1890. In solid camphorwood, a fragrant and pest resistant timber which helped protect contents during passage, further strengthened with brass corners and bindings. Flush-fitting brass handle to the lid, and carry handles to each side. With a pencil inscription inside the lid for one Henry M Dunbar of the British army barracks at Gun Club Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Some splits to the timber in the base, otherwise very good colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: width 39", depth 19", height 18".

Physical Dimensions

Height

46cm (18.11")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA640942

Dealers Internal Reference

33154

Dealers Notes

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Description

Late 19th.c. military officer’s campaign chest c.1890.

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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

Flush-fitting brass handle to the lid, and carry handles to each side. With a pencil inscription inside the lid for one Henry M Dunbar of the British army barracks at Gun Club Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Some splits to the timber in the base, otherwise very good colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: width 39", depth 19", height 18".