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.

19th century

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Early C19th Scottish Mahogany Teapoy

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£495

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19th century

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Antique Victorian Mahogany Bible Box

From Past to Present

£155

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Antique Coal Scuttle with Original Liner and Shovel C.1900

19th century

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Antique Coal Scuttle with Original Liner and Shovel C.1900

From MebleinUK

£289

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19thc Coromandel Wood & Brass Bound Tea Caddy

19th century

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19thc Coromandel Wood & Brass Bound Tea Caddy

From LVS Decorative Arts

£750

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19th century

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Victorian Walnut Writing Slope

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£250

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19th century

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Regency Rosewood Work Box 1830

From Michael Johnson Antiques

£390

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Interesting Mid C18th Brass-bound Solid Cedar Trunk or Coffer.

18th century

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Interesting Mid C18th Brass-bound Solid Cedar Trunk or Coffer.

From M Lees and Sons

£950

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Antique Decorative Fireside Store, Belgian, Brass, Log, Coal Bin, Late Victorian

19th century

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Antique Decorative Fireside Store, Belgian, Brass, Log, Coal Bin, Late Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,295

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17th century

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17th Century Spanish Leather Chest/trunk

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£3,600

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19th century

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A 19thc Camphor Campaign Trunk

From The Antique Partnership

£695

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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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Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Teapoy

From Shackladys Antiques

£2,650

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Walnut Coal Box

From Salt Antiques

£150

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Antique Lidded Coal Scuttle, English Brass, Fireside, Log, Fuel Store, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Lidded Coal Scuttle, English Brass, Fireside, Log, Fuel Store, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£495

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Wooden Dial, Chisel Bottom, English Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clcok by John Thwaites.
circa 1805.

19th century

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Wooden Dial, Chisel Bottom, English Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clcok by John Thwaites. circa 1805.

From M. C. Taylor

£5,500

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Early 19th Century Tooled-leather and Gilt-brass Mounted Table-cabinet

1900 - 1920

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Early 19th Century Tooled-leather and Gilt-brass Mounted Table-cabinet

From John Beazor Antiques

£575

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19th century

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Victorian Leather Bound Writing Box

From Ballinderry Antiques

£290

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Antique Box with Brass

Early C19th Scottish Mahogany Teapoy

Antique Victorian Mahogany Bible Box

Antique Coal Scuttle with Original Liner and Shovel C.1900

19thc Coromandel Wood & Brass Bound Tea Caddy

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope

Regency Rosewood Work Box 1830

Interesting Mid C18th Brass-bound Solid Cedar Trunk or Coffer.

Antique Decorative Fireside Store, Belgian, Brass, Log, Coal Bin, Late Victorian

17th Century Spanish Leather Chest/trunk

A 19thc Camphor Campaign Trunk

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Teapoy

Antique Walnut Coal Box

Antique Lidded Coal Scuttle, English Brass, Fireside, Log, Fuel Store, Victorian

Wooden Dial, Chisel Bottom, English Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clcok by John Thwaites. circa 1805.

Early 19th Century Tooled-leather and Gilt-brass Mounted Table-cabinet

Victorian Leather Bound Writing Box

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