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Very Large Antique Chinese Campaign Trunk
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,375     $1,492
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Very Large Antique Chinese Campaign Trunk

19th century
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A substantial 19th Century Chinese brass bound campaign trunk. The whole having flush protective corner straps with carrying handles to each end. The lid lifts to reveal a large storage area with brass Chinese lock plate and 2 escutcheons with 2 working locks and keys. Dimensions:- Height…32''/ 81cm. Width…51.25''/ 130cm. Depth… 32.25''/ 82cm.Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Campaign Trunk to the 19th Century.

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SA953671
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24176
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Description
A substantial 19th Century Chinese brass bound campaign trunk. The whole having flush protective corner straps with carrying handles to each end.
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The lid lifts to reveal a large storage area with brass Chinese lock plate and 2 escutcheons with 2 working locks and keys.
John Howkins Antiques

Dimensions:- Height…32''/ 81cm. Width…51.25''/ 130cm. Depth… 32.25''/ 82cm.Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £60.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Campaign Trunk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA953671
Dealers Internal Ref
24176
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate.
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Archive I A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate.

Very Large Antique Chinese Campaign Trunk

Archive II A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate. View II
Archive III A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate. View III
Archive IV A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate. View IV
Archive V A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate. View V
Archive VI A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate. View VI
Archive VII A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate. View VII
Archive VIII A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate. View VIII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate.
Very Large Antique Chinese Campaign Trunk
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A large antique warm brown wooden campaign trunk featuring flush-mounted brass corner brackets and a decorative central brass lockplate.
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Chinese campaign trunks were produced primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed for military officers, merchants, and foreign travellers requiring robust luggage for maritime and overland transit. Often crafted in trade ports such as Canton, these pieces combined traditional Chinese woodworking techniques with Western campaign functionality.

These trunks were typically constructed using durable hardwoods such as camphor wood, elm, or teak, which naturally resisted pests and moisture. They were reinforced with flush-mounted brass corner straps, heavy iron or brass carrying handles, and decorative central lockplates.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery, flush-set metal hardware recessed neatly into the timber, and original brass lock mechanism plates. Trunks made from camphor wood retain a distinctive aromatic scent within the interior.

Large campaign trunks function effectively as structural coffee tables in living areas, accent storage at the foot of a bed, or foundational statement pieces in hallways. Their warm timber tones and metal details provide grounding contrast alongside modern upholstery.

Position the trunk away from direct heat sources and radiator units to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting. Dust regularly with a clean lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber patina and prevent brass oxidisation.
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