C19th Camphor Campaign Trunk 19th Century

Name: C19th Camphor Campaign Trunk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1076686
Price: 820 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectTrunks & Chests
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Colonial
MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBrass corner mounts, Flush brass handles, Dovetail joinery, Side carrying handles
SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 106 cm (42 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Victorian colonial campaign trunk dates from 1890 and is constructed from camphor wood with a warm brown timber colour and visible grain figure. The rectangular chest has a rising lid that opens to reveal a vacant interior, brass corner mounts, two locks, keyhole escutcheons, recessed flush brass handles on the front, and metal side carrying handles. The cabinetwork includes visible dovetail joinery at the corners. Practical for placement in a gentleman's library or hallway, this storage piece measures 50 cm high, 106 cm wide, and 51 cm deep. It functions as a functional container while displaying period colonial hardware.

FAQs

A campaign trunk is a specialized form of transportable furniture designed for British military officers to use during naval expeditions and overseas postings during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These chests were predominantly crafted from durable woods such as camphor, teak, or mahogany, featuring countersunk brass corner brackets and flush handles designed to prevent damage during transit.

Authentic pieces feature inset brass hardware flush with the wood surface, hand-dovetailed corner joints, heavy side-carrying handles, and frequently exhibit the distinctive aromatic scent of natural camphor wood.

A campaign trunk functions effectively as a central coffee table in a living room, as storage at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece in an entryway.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically to preserve the timber, while avoiding direct heat sources that can cause timber shrinkage.

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