19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk

A Charming Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Retaining Good Rich Colour And Patina Throughout, Having Hinged Lid Enclosing Storage, Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Carrying Handles.

Its widely accepted that trunks like this were normally purposed for army use, often given into the ownership of high ranking officers to use for their travels around the various battlegrounds and territories of the empire around the world, hence the carrying handles and the brass banded decoration, which also serves the functional purpose of protecting the item from bumps and bashes during the numerous times it would have been transported.

In modern day living this trunk would make a perfect coffee table boasting significant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the home including the hallway, living room or bedroom. The trunk is also a great size which allows for it to be used in a huge variety of spaces around the home and for a whole host of different purposes.

As with all items which we offer for sale, this military trunk has been attended to in the traditional manner at our workshops before being offered for sale, by our highly trained and skilled antique furniture restorers including a light clean and natural wax polish to ensure that it is in retail condition and ready to be placed immediately into the home or workplace

Circa 1850.

Height 19.5in.
Width 35.5in.
Depth 20in.

Price

This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance

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