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Antique Military Campaign Camphor Wood Box C1890
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Antique Military Campaign Camphor Wood Box C1890

19th century
Sold 21 September 2025 · Swag Antiques
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Superb 19th century campaign chest in camphor wood. Beautiful chest with its typical brasses of this style of furniture and its carrying handles on the side.

89cm wide

45cm deep

41cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Campaign Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157595
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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

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Superb 19th century campaign chest in camphor wood.
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Beautiful chest with its typical brasses of this style of furniture and its carrying handles on the side.
Swag Antiques

89cm wide

45cm deep

41cm high

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Campaign Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157595
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Archive I An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Military Campaign Camphor Wood Box C1890

Archive II An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate. View VI
Archive VII An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate. View VII
Archive VIII An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate. View VIII
Archive IX An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate. View IX
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Swag Antiques
Telephone 07850 733269
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West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/swagantiques
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Items For Sale 63
Items Sold 932
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Location: West Pound, Applesham Farm, Coombes, East Sussex, BN15 0RP, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate.
Antique Military Campaign Camphor Wood Box c1890
Ref: SA1157595
An antique rectangular camphor wood chest featuring brass corner brackets, strapwork, side carry handles, and a central brass lock plate.
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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Recessed carrying handles, Visible dovetail joinery, Central keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

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Campaign furniture was designed to be easily dismantled and transported for military officers on the move during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, often constructed from durable timbers like camphor wood to withstand tropical climates.

These pieces typically utilised aromatic hardwoods such as camphor or teak, fitted with protective brass corners, strapwork, and recessed carrying handles to prevent snagging during transport.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate joinery such as dovetailed corners, hand-beaten brass fittings secured with slotted screws, and genuine patina indicative of age and travel.

A campaign chest serves well as a functional coffee table or storage trunk in a living room, adding historic character and textural contrast to contemporary design schemes.

Keep the wood nourished with appropriate natural waxes and avoid placing it in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent timber splitting and to maintain the integrity of the brass hardware.
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