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Camphor Campaign Chest/trunk

19th century
Sold 29 September 2024 · Midwinter Antiques
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Description

A small brass bound camphor wood trunk of small proportions, with original lock. Makes perfect low table and good for storage, both decorative and practical. It is the small of the three in the group image.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA899031
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Description
A small brass bound camphor wood trunk of small proportions, with original lock. Makes perfect low table and good for storage, both decorative and practical. It is the small of the three in the group image.
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA899031
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Small
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A rectangular wooden campaign chest made of camphor wood featuring recessed brass handles and corner brackets. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden campaign chest made of camphor wood featuring recessed brass handles and corner brackets. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Camphor Campaign Chest/trunk

Archive II A rectangular wooden campaign chest made of camphor wood featuring recessed brass handles and corner brackets. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden campaign chest made of camphor wood featuring recessed brass handles and corner brackets. View III
Archive IV A rectangular wooden campaign chest made of camphor wood featuring recessed brass handles and corner brackets. View IV
Archive V A rectangular wooden campaign chest made of camphor wood featuring recessed brass handles and corner brackets. View V
Archive VI A rectangular wooden campaign chest made of camphor wood featuring recessed brass handles and corner brackets. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular wooden campaign chest made of camphor wood featuring recessed brass handles and corner brackets. View VII
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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
Location
Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/midwinter
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 140
Items Sold 186
Midwinter Antiques
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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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A rectangular wooden campaign chest made of camphor wood featuring recessed brass handles and corner brackets.
Camphor campaign chest/trunk
Ref: SA899031
A rectangular wooden campaign chest made of camphor wood featuring recessed brass handles and corner brackets.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrunks and Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBritish Colonial
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Recessed drop handles, Flush brass straps, Escutcheon plate
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Campaign furniture originated during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed specifically for British military officers who needed portable, modular furniture that could withstand frequent travel across the empire.

These chests are traditionally crafted from durable exotic woods such as camphor, teak, or mahogany, featuring protective brass corners, strapwork, and flush-fitting recessed handles to prevent snagging during transport.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-cut dovetail joints, aged brass hardware with natural patina, solid timber construction, and manufacturer marks or stamps on the interior brass fittings or drawer linings.

A campaign chest can function as a coffee table, a bedroom blanket box, or an entryway statement piece, pairing well with both contemporary minimalist spaces and eclectic traditional interiors.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying a high-quality beeswax to nourish the wood without damaging the original finish or brass hardware.
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