What is a campaign chest or military trunk?

Campaign furniture was constructed to be easily transported by military officers during travel, featuring reinforced flush brass corners, flush handles, and sturdy timbers designed to withstand transit without snagging.

Why was camphor wood commonly used for military chests?

Camphor wood naturally emits an aromatic resin that deters insects and moths, making it the material of choice for protecting clothing, linens, and documents during long voyages and overseas deployments.

How do you identify authentic campaign furniture?

Authentic pieces exhibit recessed or flush-fitting brass hardware, flat brass corner straps, inset carrying handles, and dense hardwoods such as teak, camphor, or mahogany.

How can a military trunk be styled in a modern interior?

A low campaign chest functions effectively as a coffee table in a living area or as accent storage at the foot of a bed, adding warmth and historical interest.

What is the correct way to care for camphor wood and brass?

Maintain the wood by applying a quality beeswax polish along the grain and dusting regularly with a dry cloth, keeping brass fittings free from harsh chemical cleaners that strip patination.

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Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors

Name: Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241923
Price: 975 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Hingstons of Wilton

Description

Antique brass bound camphor wood military chest

This impressive antique brass bound camphor wood military chest is a striking and highly decorative piece, combining practical storage with timeless character. Crafted from beautifully figured camphor wood and reinforced with brass corner mounts and brass straps, the chest displays the quality and craftsmanship associated with traditional military campaign-style furniture.

Raised on turned legs with castors, this substantial chest offers excellent storage while also making an eye-catching addition to any interior. The warm honey-toned camphor wood grain is enhanced by the contrasting brass fittings, creating a piece that works equally well in both traditional and contemporary settings.

Bearing the original maker's stamp, 'Manufactured by Loong Shing Camphor Wood Trunks, Hong Kong', this chest provides a fascinating link to Hong Kong's renowned camphor wood trunk-making heritage.

Its practical proportions make it ideal for use as a coffee table, blanket box, storage chest, or conversation piece in a living room, study, hallway, or bedroom. The aromatic camphor wood was traditionally valued for helping to protect stored contents, making these chests both functional and highly collectible today.

A superb decorative and usable antique that combines history, craftsmanship and versatility.

Dimensions

• Width: 97 cm (38 inches)

• Depth: 46 cm (18 inches)

• Height: 48 cm (19 inches)

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Key Features

Antique brass bound camphor wood military chest

Original brass corner mounts and straps

Raised on turned legs with castors

Excellent storage capacity

Beautiful, figured camphor wood grain

Original maker's stamp: "Manufactured by Loong Shing Camphor Wood Trunks, Hong Kong"

Ideal as a coffee table or centrepiece

Wonderful conversation piece

Suitable for traditional and modern interiors

Decorative and practical antique furnishing

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

This antique brass bound camphor wood military chest is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This antique brass bound camphor wood military chest, carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Physical Dimensions

Height

48cm (18.90")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Brass Bound Camphor Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1241923

Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description

Antique brass bound camphor wood military chest

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This impressive antique brass bound camphor wood military chest is a striking and highly decorative piece, combining practical storage with timeless character.

Hingstons of Wilton

Crafted from beautifully figured camphor wood and reinforced with brass corner mounts and brass straps, the chest displays the quality and craftsmanship associated with traditional military campaign-style furniture.

fig 1. A low rectangular warm amber camphor wood campaign trunk featuring brass strap corners, flush brass handles, dual keyholes, and turned legs with castors. — fig 1. Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors

Raised on turned legs with castors, this substantial chest offers excellent storage while also making an eye-catching addition to any interior. The warm honey-toned camphor wood grain is enhanced by the contrasting brass fittings, creating a piece that works equally well in both traditional and contemporary settings.

fig 2. A low rectangular warm amber camphor wood campaign trunk featuring brass strap corners, flush brass handles, dual keyholes, and turned legs with castors. — fig 2. Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors

Bearing the original maker's stamp, 'Manufactured by Loong Shing Camphor Wood Trunks, Hong Kong', this chest provides a fascinating link to Hong Kong's renowned camphor wood trunk-making heritage.

Its practical proportions make it ideal for use as a coffee table, blanket box, storage chest, or conversation piece in a living room, study, hallway, or bedroom. The aromatic camphor wood was traditionally valued for helping to protect stored contents, making these chests both functional and highly collectible today.

fig 3. A low rectangular warm amber camphor wood campaign trunk featuring brass strap corners, flush brass handles, dual keyholes, and turned legs with castors. — fig 3. Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors

A superb decorative and usable antique that combines history, craftsmanship and versatility.

Dimensions

• Width: 97 cm (38 inches)

• Depth: 46 cm (18 inches)

• Height: 48 cm (19 inches)

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fig 4. A low rectangular warm amber camphor wood campaign trunk featuring brass strap corners, flush brass handles, dual keyholes, and turned legs with castors. — fig 4. Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors

Key Features

Antique brass bound camphor wood military chest

Original brass corner mounts and straps

Raised on turned legs with castors

Excellent storage capacity

Beautiful, figured camphor wood grain

Original maker's stamp: "Manufactured by Loong Shing Camphor Wood Trunks, Hong Kong"

fig 5. A low rectangular warm amber camphor wood campaign trunk featuring brass strap corners, flush brass handles, dual keyholes, and turned legs with castors. — fig 5. Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors

Ideal as a coffee table or centrepiece

Wonderful conversation piece

Suitable for traditional and modern interiors

Decorative and practical antique furnishing

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 6. A low rectangular warm amber camphor wood campaign trunk featuring brass strap corners, flush brass handles, dual keyholes, and turned legs with castors. — fig 6. Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 7. A low rectangular warm amber camphor wood campaign trunk featuring brass strap corners, flush brass handles, dual keyholes, and turned legs with castors. — fig 7. Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 8. A low rectangular warm amber camphor wood campaign trunk featuring brass strap corners, flush brass handles, dual keyholes, and turned legs with castors. — fig 8. Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors

This antique brass bound camphor wood military chest is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This antique brass bound camphor wood military chest, carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 9. A low rectangular warm amber camphor wood campaign trunk featuring brass strap corners, flush brass handles, dual keyholes, and turned legs with castors. — fig 9. Antique Brass Bound Camphor Wood Military Chest Coffee Table on Castors

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.