Victorian Officers Camphorwood Chest

Victorian officers camphorwood chest

This Large Victorian camphorwood trunk was made circa 1870 to be used by a British officer to transport his uniforms and personal effects around the British Empire.

Made of Camphorwood, a wood that has a beautiful natural perfume. It was especially good for transporting garments as insects avoid this wood and so the Uniforms etc were safe from these when in the Far East and India.

This is brass bound to protect the corners and chest during its rough handling on and off carts, sailing ships, and on various pack animals, as it was travelling on the adventures the Officer would have been enduring in the campaigns of the late 19thc.

Imagine what stories this could tell; it is bound to spark the imagination of young and old as you wonder what perils it had seen.

These make superb, interesting coffee tables as a conversation piece in the middle of a room or can be used as good storage elsewhere in the home.

97cms wide 38ins

47cms deep 18 1/2ins

46cms high 18ins

All Measurements are approximate, whilst we take care in measuring there may at times be a very slight difference.

Delivery

We can arrange free delivery to UK mainland; we also have a reliable and good delivery service for single or multiple items to Ireland. We can also obtain a quote for items to be shipped overseas.

This George III oak cabriole leg dresser is a very green product and has not damaged our environment.

Guarantee

This George III oak cabriole leg dresser carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 40 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers only, please contact us if you are a customer from overseas

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.