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Victorian Camphorwood Campaign Chest
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Victorian Camphorwood Campaign Chest

19th century
Sold 25 July 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A handsome antique 19th century camphor wood campaign chest dating from circa 1870. With an unusual attractive heart shaped brass escutcheon and original steel lock, the hinged top lifts with a campaign style inset brass handle to reveal ample storage space inside. It has brass strap work and brass corners and it has useful brass carry handles to the sides. In beautifully figured camphorwood with good colour and patina, the top is inscribed BRUST, probably a sea campaign chest, but would now make a wonderful coffee table.

Construction/Wood:

Camphorwood

Condition Report:

Good condition with good patina and colour. Wear and Marks to the top commensurate with age. Some splits to the brass corners in places. Lacking candle box.

Dimensions:

Height: 39cm

Width: 84cm

Depth: 42cm

Internal: 80cm Wide x 38cm Deep X 26cm High

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Camphorwood Campaign Chest to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154525
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A handsome antique 19th century camphor wood campaign chest dating from circa 1870.
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With an unusual attractive heart shaped brass escutcheon and original steel lock, the hinged top lifts with a campaign style inset brass handle to reveal ample storage space inside.
Antique Furniture Direct

It has brass strap work and brass corners and it has useful brass carry handles to the sides. In beautifully figured camphorwood with good colour and patina, the top is inscribed BRUST, probably a sea campaign chest, but would now make a wonderful coffee table.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian camphorwood campaign chest featuring exposed brass corner brackets and a central brass lock plate.
fig 1. Victorian Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Construction/Wood:

Camphorwood

Condition Report:

Good condition with good patina and colour. Wear and Marks to the top commensurate with age. Some splits to the brass corners in places. Lacking candle box.

Dimensions:

Height: 39cm

Width: 84cm

Depth: 42cm

Internal: 80cm Wide x 38cm Deep X 26cm High

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Camphorwood Campaign Chest to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154525
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A rectangular Victorian camphorwood campaign chest featuring exposed brass corner brackets and a central brass lock plate.
Victorian Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Ref: SA1154525
A rectangular Victorian camphorwood campaign chest featuring exposed brass corner brackets and a central brass lock plate.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCamphorwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Recessed hardware, Stencilled lettering, Heart-shaped escutcheon
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A campaign chest is a type of modular furniture designed to be easily dismantled and transported, commonly used by British military officers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These pieces were typically constructed from durable tropical timbers such as camphorwood or mahogany, featuring recessed brass handles, reinforced corners, and dovetail joints to withstand rigorous travel.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut dovetailing, solid brass hardware with natural patina, maker marks, and characteristic insect-repelling aromatic timber.

It functions effectively as a coffee table or a storage trunk in a living room, adding historic character and texture to contemporary design schemes.

Maintenance requires dusting with a dry lint-free cloth and occasionally treating the timber with appropriate natural waxes to prevent the wood from drying out while preserving the finish.
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