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Large/oversized Camphor Militarycampaign Trunk/chest/box
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Large/oversized Camphor Militarycampaign Trunk/chest/box

19th century
Sold 24 February 2026 · Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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An exceptionally rare, possibly unique oversized Camphor wood campaign or Military trunk of perfect dimensions for a coffee table. This Fine quality 19th century chest is constructed of beutiful pale camphorwood with brass fittings including original large carrying handles and two original and working locks with original keys.

In over forty years of dealing in English antique furniture I have never seen one of these proportions!

In very good used condition with lovely antique surface including minor knocks and bumps appropriate to age and use.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Camphor Military Trunk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
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SA1197448
Description
An exceptionally rare, possibly unique oversized Camphor wood campaign or Military trunk of perfect dimensions for a coffee table.
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This Fine quality 19th century chest is constructed of beutiful pale camphorwood with brass fittings including original large carrying handles and two original and working locks with original keys.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
fig 1. An overhead view of a large rectangular camphor wood military trunk featuring flush brass hardware and corner brackets.
fig 1. Large/oversized Camphor Militarycampaign Trunk/chest/box

In over forty years of dealing in English antique furniture I have never seen one of these proportions!

In very good used condition with lovely antique surface including minor knocks and bumps appropriate to age and use.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this Camphor Military Trunk to the 19th Century.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197448
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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Archive I An overhead view of a large rectangular camphor wood military trunk featuring flush brass hardware and corner brackets. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large/oversized Camphor Militarycampaign Trunk/chest/box

Archive II An overhead view of a large rectangular camphor wood military trunk featuring flush brass hardware and corner brackets. View II
Archive III An overhead view of a large rectangular camphor wood military trunk featuring flush brass hardware and corner brackets. View III
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Archive XI An overhead view of a large rectangular camphor wood military trunk featuring flush brass hardware and corner brackets. View XI
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
Location
Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
Items For Sale 58
Items Sold 320
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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An overhead view of a large rectangular camphor wood military trunk featuring flush brass hardware and corner brackets.
Large/Oversized Camphor MilitaryCampaign Trunk/Chest/Box
Ref: SA1197448
An overhead view of a large rectangular camphor wood military trunk featuring flush brass hardware and corner brackets.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrunks and Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCampaign
  • MaterialCamphor Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Dovetail joints, Flush key escutcheon
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

FAQs

Campaign furniture and camphor trunks were historically designed for British military officers and colonial administrators on the move, engineered for modular transport and durability.

These chests are traditionally crafted from aromatic camphor wood to deter insects, reinforced with brass corners, flush handles, and dovetailed joints for structural integrity during travel.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine patina on the brass hardware, natural timber shrinkage, and the distinct natural aroma of aged camphor wood.

A camphor trunk functions well as a coffee table in a living room, at the foot of a bed for extra textiles, or as a statement storage piece in an entryway.

Maintain the wood by avoiding direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying natural beeswax occasionally to nourish the grain without sealing the timber permanently.
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