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19thc Camphor Wood Chest
For sale by Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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19thc Camphor Wood Chest

19th century
Description

19thc Camphor Wood Chest

With good colour & patina

And metal carrying handles

37” w x 18” h x 18” d

94cm x 46m x 46cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Camphor Wood Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1119548
Dealers Internal Reference
6208
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
19thc Camphor Wood Chest

With good colour & patina

And metal carrying handles

37” w x 18” h x 18” d

94cm x 46m x 46cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Camphor Wood Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119548
Dealers Internal Ref
6208
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A nineteenth-century camphor wood campaign chest with visible dovetail corner joints and flush brass hardware.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century camphor wood campaign chest with visible dovetail corner joints and flush brass hardware.

19thc Camphor Wood Chest

Archive II A nineteenth-century camphor wood campaign chest with visible dovetail corner joints and flush brass hardware. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century camphor wood campaign chest with visible dovetail corner joints and flush brass hardware. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century camphor wood campaign chest with visible dovetail corner joints and flush brass hardware. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century camphor wood campaign chest with visible dovetail corner joints and flush brass hardware. View V
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 157
Items Sold 2,021
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century camphor wood campaign chest with visible dovetail corner joints and flush brass hardware.
19thc Camphor Wood Chest
Ref: SA1119548
A nineteenth-century camphor wood campaign chest with visible dovetail corner joints and flush brass hardware.
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  • ObjectChests & Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Campaign
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass mounts, Dovetail joints, Brass keyhole escutcheon, Flush carrying handle
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This nineteenth-century campaign chest exhibits a warm brown timber colour with a polished finish and visible aged patina across the surfaces. The construction incorporates exposed dovetail joints at the vertical corners, a keyhole escutcheon on the lower front section, a recessed handle set centrally on the upper lid, and flat brass corner brackets placed along the lower edges. The rectangular chest measures 46 cm high, 94 cm wide, and 46 cm deep overall. Practical storage capacity suits a variety of settings within a home, functioning effectively at the foot of a bed for extra blankets, beneath a window as a low bench surface, or inside a hallway to store shoes and accessories. The portable campaign design provides a sturdy resting space for decorative items, books, or lamps while keeping household clutter hidden away inside the timber compartment.

FAQs

A camphor wood campaign chest is a piece of portable storage furniture originally designed for military officers and naval travellers during the nineteenth century, constructed from aromatic wood to protect textiles from insects during transit.

These chests were crafted primarily from solid camphor wood or mahogany, bound with flush-fitting brass corners, brass straps, and recessed brass handles designed to prevent damage during movement.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, flush brass hardware fitted flat against the timber, visible signs of historical wear, and the distinct, persistent scent of camphor wood when opened.

A campaign chest functions effectively as a statement coffee table in a living room, a low sideboard in a hallway, or functional storage at the foot of a bed.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture.
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