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.

1900 - 1920

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Art Nouveau Brass Framed Lantern

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£1,250

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lighting

19th century

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Victorian Mahogany Coal Scuttle

From Antique Furniture Direct

£100

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Mamluk Revival Brass Quran Casket, Damascus, C. 1900.

19th century

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Mamluk Revival Brass Quran Casket, Damascus, C. 1900.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£390

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Dutch East Indies Padouk and Ebony Brass Mounted Strong Box or Coffer

19th century

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Dutch East Indies Padouk and Ebony Brass Mounted Strong Box or Coffer

From Baggott & Co.

£2,100

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19th century

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3 Antique Snuff Boxes

From Treehouse Antiques

£110

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19th century

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19th Century Camphor Wood and Brass-bound Campaign Trunk, Circa 1880

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£845

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19th century

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19th Century Camphorwood Campaign Chest

From Abersoch Antiques

£550

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Fine Walnut & Brass Stationary Cabinet, C.1880

19th century

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Fine Walnut & Brass Stationary Cabinet, C.1880

From Harrington Antiques

£295

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Early 19th.c. China Trade Camphor Wood & Leather Campaign Trunk

19th century

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Early 19th.c. China Trade Camphor Wood & Leather Campaign Trunk

From John Howkins Antiques

£975

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Regency Green Leather Brass‑bound Trunk – Antique Brass‑studded Chest C.1810

19th century

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Regency Green Leather Brass‑bound Trunk – Antique Brass‑studded Chest C.1810

From Hingstons of Wilton

£875

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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.

Victorian Rosewood Cased Box of Four Scent Bottles.

19th century

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Victorian Rosewood Cased Box of Four Scent Bottles.

From Country Homes Antiques Stirling

£300

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Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box

19th century

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Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box

From Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

£2,500

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Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer C1840 19th C

19th century

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Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer C1840 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£1,650

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A Fine Coaching Travelling Trunk by Wm. Insall of Bristol

19th century

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A Fine Coaching Travelling Trunk by Wm. Insall of Bristol

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£295

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18th century

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Mid 18th Century Mahogany Document Box

From David Pickett Antiques

£245

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19th century

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Large Anglo Indian Campaign

From John Howkins Antiques

£795

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Antique Box with Brass

Art Nouveau Brass Framed Lantern

Victorian Mahogany Coal Scuttle

Mamluk Revival Brass Quran Casket, Damascus, C. 1900.

Dutch East Indies Padouk and Ebony Brass Mounted Strong Box or Coffer

3 Antique Snuff Boxes

19th Century Camphor Wood and Brass-bound Campaign Trunk, Circa 1880

19th Century Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Fine Walnut & Brass Stationary Cabinet, C.1880

Early 19th.c. China Trade Camphor Wood & Leather Campaign Trunk

Regency Green Leather Brass‑bound Trunk – Antique Brass‑studded Chest C.1810

Victorian Rosewood Cased Box of Four Scent Bottles.

Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box

Antique Military Campaign Camphorwood Trunk Coffer C1840 19th C

A Fine Coaching Travelling Trunk by Wm. Insall of Bristol

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Document Box

Large Anglo Indian Campaign

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