How do I identify a campaign box?

Campaign boxes feature recessed brass handles and corner brackets designed to sit flush against the wood. This construction allowed military officers to pack and transport their belongings without damaging the hardware. Such pieces are typically constructed from sturdy timbers like camphor wood or mahogany to withstand long journeys. Look for sectional designs or hinged lift-up tops built for practical service in the field.

What are secret drawers used for?

Secret drawers provided a concealed space to store valuables, sensitive correspondence, or currency away from casual view. Cabinetmakers built them behind removable partitions or false bottoms within writing slopes and tea caddies. Accessing these compartments usually requires releasing a hidden wooden spring or sliding panel. Their presence indicates a higher grade of craftsmanship and thoughtful interior planning.

How should I care for wood and brass?

Maintain the timber by applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain and protect the finish from moisture. Avoid placing boxes in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent the wood from warping or splitting. Clean the brass elements gently with a soft cloth to remove dust without stripping patination. Avoid abrasive metal polishes that can stain the surrounding wood surface.

How do I date an antique box?

Dating relies on observing the joinery methods, timber choices, and hardware styles characteristic of different eras. Georgian pieces often display hand-cut dovetails and simpler brass mounts, while Victorian examples frequently utilise elaborate inlays and fitted interiors. Examine the lock mechanism and screws, as hand-turned screws point to earlier periods, whereas machine-made hardware became common by the mid-nineteenth century. Comparing the overall form to dated examples helps narrow down the decade of production.

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An antique box with brass offers practical storage paired with metal mounts, combining timber bodies with hardware designed to last.

A Fine Quality Regency Period Mahogany and Ebony Tea Caddy.

19th century

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A Fine Quality Regency Period Mahogany and Ebony Tea Caddy.

From Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

£395

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Oak Barrel Money Box

From Past to Present

£110

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18th century

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French Jardiniere

From Michael Holt Antiques

£750

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19th century

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19th Century Burr Walnut Stationary Box

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£795

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Lovely Antique Victorian Oval Agate and Gilt Brass Box – Circa 1890

19th century

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Lovely Antique Victorian Oval Agate and Gilt Brass Box – Circa 1890

From Kingsdown Antiques

£135

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1900 - 1920

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Circa 1900 Safe by F. Whitfield & Co.

From Browns Antiques and Reclamation

£495

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Antique Military Campaign Chest in Camphorwood C.1850

19th century

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Antique Military Campaign Chest in Camphorwood C.1850

From Minerva Antiques Ltd

£1,250

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Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut and Brass Mounted Glove Box

19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut and Brass Mounted Glove Box

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£295

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18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box

From Ropeworks Antiques

£190

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Regency Leather Jewellery Casket With rosette Shaped Brass Mounts, on Claw and Ball Feet.

From Duke Antiques and Interiors

£320

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Listings feature various timbers including mahogany, oak, rosewood, walnut, and camphor wood paired with brass hardware across the Georgian and Victorian periods.

19th century

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19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£1,250

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19th century

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19thc Camphor Wood Chest

From Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

£750

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Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

19th century

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Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

From London Fine Antiques

£2,750

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Antique English Brass Agate Cabochon Mounted Two Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C

19th century

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Antique English Brass Agate Cabochon Mounted Two Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£1,250

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Fitted and Lined Rosewood Jewellery Box.

19th century

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Fitted and Lined Rosewood Jewellery Box.

From Jane Short Antiques

£345

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Rare French Iron Three Dial Combination Safe/cash Box Coffres-forts

19th century

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Rare French Iron Three Dial Combination Safe/cash Box Coffres-forts

From Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

£495

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Antique Box with Brass

A Fine Quality Regency Period Mahogany and Ebony Tea Caddy.

Edwardian Oak Barrel Money Box

French Jardiniere

19th Century Burr Walnut Stationary Box

Lovely Antique Victorian Oval Agate and Gilt Brass Box – Circa 1890

Circa 1900 Safe by F. Whitfield & Co.

Antique Military Campaign Chest in Camphorwood C.1850

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut and Brass Mounted Glove Box

Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Box

Early 19th Century Regency Leather Jewellery Casket With rosette Shaped Brass Mounts, on Claw and Ball Feet.

19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk

19thc Camphor Wood Chest

Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Antique English Brass Agate Cabochon Mounted Two Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C

Fitted and Lined Rosewood Jewellery Box.

Rare French Iron Three Dial Combination Safe/cash Box Coffres-forts

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