What is a campaign box?

A campaign box is a portable piece of furniture designed for military officers on the move. These items feature recessed brass handles and reinforced corners to withstand frequent packing. They were built to dismantle or stack efficiently for transport on horses, ships, or carts across distant territories.

Why use camphor wood?

Camphor wood emits a strong, distinct aroma that naturally deters moths, silverfish, and other destructive insects. This made it the preferred material for protecting uniforms, blankets, and documents in humid climates. Over decades, the wood retains much of its original scent, continuing its protective function.

How do I care for my box?

Keep wooden boxes away from direct heat sources and sudden temperature shifts to prevent the timber from splitting. Regular dusting with a dry cloth and occasional application of appropriate wax maintains the finish. Avoid using harsh chemical polishes on the brass hardware, as gentle cleaning preserves the natural patina accumulated over centuries.

How do I identify Anglo-Indian pieces?

Anglo-Indian pieces combine traditional British furniture forms with local materials and intricate regional carving styles. Look for dense tropical timbers like padouk and teak paired with elaborate floral motifs. Many of these items also incorporate bone inlay or distinctive brass strapwork executed by local artisans.

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A colonial wooden box is a portable piece of heritage furniture, built from dense tropical hardwoods and bound in brass for travel across empires.

Antique Indian Teapoy Table Carved Padouk Colonial Furniture

19th century

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Antique Indian Teapoy Table Carved Padouk Colonial Furniture

From Canonbury Antiques

£1,250

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furniture

19th century

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A 19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk and Brass Bound Deed Box

From Jeckyll & Co

£275

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19th century

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19th-century Teak Storage Chest / Blanket Box

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£275

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Superb Regency Antique Sarcophagus Shaped Quill Box

19th century

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Superb Regency Antique Sarcophagus Shaped Quill Box

From Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

£1,550

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Antique Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collector’s Chest Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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Antique Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collector’s Chest Circa 1920

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£795

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cupboards

18th century

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Early 18th Century Brass Mounted Camphor Casket

From Wakelin and Linfield

£1,450

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17th century

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Kingwood Cofre Forte

From Park Lodge Antiques

£9,500

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Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army Ww2 Regimental Arms

1900 - 1920

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Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army Ww2 Regimental Arms

From The Real Wood Furniture Company

£616

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19th century

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Large Brass Bound Camphor Wood Trunk

From Youlls Antiques

£850

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Large Ceylonese Camphor Wood & Ebony Trunk

19th century

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Large Ceylonese Camphor Wood & Ebony Trunk

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£2,450

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Listings feature items spanning the seventeenth through the early twentieth centuries, constructed in teak, camphor wood, padouk, walnut, and mahogany.

Anglo-indian Carved Wood and Bone Stationery Box

1900 - 1920

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Anglo-indian Carved Wood and Bone Stationery Box

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£195

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18th century

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18th Century Indian Carved Teak Spice Box Circa 1790

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£695

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boxes

19th century

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19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk

From LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

£1,250

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Rare Writing Box Circa 1840 – Jamaican Interest

19th century

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Rare Writing Box Circa 1840 – Jamaican Interest

From Duke Antiques and Interiors

£3,500

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Spanish Folk Art Polychromed Home Altar. Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Spanish Folk Art Polychromed Home Altar. Circa 1900.

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£975

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miscellaneous

18th century

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Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Teak Brass Bound Trunk

From Thakeham Furniture

£2,600

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Colonial Wooden Box

Antique Indian Teapoy Table Carved Padouk Colonial Furniture

A 19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk and Brass Bound Deed Box

19th-century Teak Storage Chest / Blanket Box

Superb Regency Antique Sarcophagus Shaped Quill Box

Antique Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collector’s Chest Circa 1920

Early 18th Century Brass Mounted Camphor Casket

Kingwood Cofre Forte

Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army Ww2 Regimental Arms

Large Brass Bound Camphor Wood Trunk

Large Ceylonese Camphor Wood & Ebony Trunk

Anglo-indian Carved Wood and Bone Stationery Box

18th Century Indian Carved Teak Spice Box Circa 1790

19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk

Rare Writing Box Circa 1840 – Jamaican Interest

Spanish Folk Art Polychromed Home Altar. Circa 1900.

Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Teak Brass Bound Trunk

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