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.

Brass Repoussé Planter with Animal Heads

19th century

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Brass Repoussé Planter with Animal Heads

From Hatchwell Antiques

£540

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metal

19th century

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Victorian Studded Leather Trunk

From witchantiques.com

£445

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chests

19th century

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Solid Satinwood Colonial Trunk

From Hansord Antiques

£880

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chests

19th century

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Coromandel Vanity Box C.1870

From Michael Johnson Antiques

£750

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Vip Stationery/ Campaign Box. Circa 1850.

19th century

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Vip Stationery/ Campaign Box. Circa 1850.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£750

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boxes

19th century

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Dated 19th Century Dutch Tobacco Box

From Carse Antiques

£125

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boxes

19th century

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19th Century Brass Bound Burr Wood Amboyna Box

From Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

£175

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Art Deco French Brass and Etched Glass Lantern

19th century

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Art Deco French Brass and Etched Glass Lantern

From Elmgarden

£500

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lighting

19th century

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19th Century Attaché

From Henry Fowler Antiques

£800

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A Fine George III Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler

18th century

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A Fine George III Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£1,850

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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.

1900 - 1920

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Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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chests

Anglo Indian Brass Mounted Correspondence Box

19th century

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Anglo Indian Brass Mounted Correspondence Box

From David Griffith Antiques

£1,100

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boxes

19th century

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19th Century Leather Brassbound Coaching Trunk

From Anthony Short Antiques

£1,200

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chests

19th century

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Rare French Oeufrier C1800s

From Colin Brand Antiques

£250

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miscellaneous

19th century

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19th Century French Ballot Box

From John Beazor Antiques

£285

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Toleware Tin Military Hat Box

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£195

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Antique Box with Brass

Brass Repoussé Planter with Animal Heads

Victorian Studded Leather Trunk

Solid Satinwood Colonial Trunk

Coromandel Vanity Box C.1870

Vip Stationery/ Campaign Box. Circa 1850.

Dated 19th Century Dutch Tobacco Box

19th Century Brass Bound Burr Wood Amboyna Box

Art Deco French Brass and Etched Glass Lantern

19th Century Attaché

A Fine George III Mahogany Brass Bound Wine Cooler

Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest

Anglo Indian Brass Mounted Correspondence Box

19th Century Leather Brassbound Coaching Trunk

Rare French Oeufrier C1800s

19th Century French Ballot Box

Antique Toleware Tin Military Hat Box

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