A Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk

19th century

Sold by The Antique Partnership

Description

A 19thC military campaign trunk. Brass capped corners and strapping. Owners brass cartouche to the top of the lid stamped G. Prior RMLI (Royal Marine Light Infantry). Flush lid lifting handle to the front and nice original side carrying handles. The trunk is made of well grained camphor wood (smells delightful when opened) which is of a light mellow colour. Camphor wood was used as it has the ability to ward off insects and moths which might attack clothing and uniforms. There is a lidded candle box to the interior. There are scratches cracks and general battle scars from being handled during various journeys on campaign but overall the trunk is solid strong and well made with dovetail joints.

Great size for a coffee table in a London apartment or for a bedside table perhaps.

84 cm wide 41 cm deep and 38 cm high.

Physical Dimensions

Height

38cm (14.96")

Width

84cm (33.07")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Declaration

The Antique Partnership has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA696512

Dealers Internal Reference

23088

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Description

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The trunk is made of well grained camphor wood (smells delightful when opened) which is of a light mellow colour.

The Antique Partnership

Camphor wood was used as it has the ability to ward off insects and moths which might attack clothing and uniforms. There is a lidded candle box to the interior. There are scratches cracks and general battle scars from being handled during various journeys on campaign but overall the trunk is solid strong and well made with dovetail joints.

Great size for a coffee table in a London apartment or for a bedside table perhaps.

84 cm wide 41 cm deep and 38 cm high.