Extra Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoration And Original Brass 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 signifcant 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 little smaller than a large amount which yuou will find on the market, which of course allows for it to be used in an even wider variety of spaces. The trunk has also been inspected in our workshops by our expert antique...

Sensational camphor wood trunk or chest. Larger than the usual models. Interesting feature of the double lock Originally used as a travel trunk possibly on a naval or military campa...

Elegant large 19th century marine or campaign chest in solid camphor with two locks Camphor of very good quality with a very beautiful flame or all the faces are composed of a single...

Chinese parchment trunk with red lacquered interior.

An antique barrel-stave steamer trunk dating from the mid 19th century. Made of oak, it has a domed lid with gold painted brass corners, black leather strapping and original iron hin...

A Spanish 18th century large size carved-wood coffer trunk. This Spanish trunk from the 18th century features a long rectangular-shaped top which rests above a beautifully carved case adorned with leaf motif moldings and geometrically designed panels with decorative accents within their centers. Front paw feet project out beneath the thickly molded skirt. The trunk's interior offers a large open storage space. This 18th century Spanish chest is an overall rich, brown color with beautiful aging throughout. The backside of this piece remains un-decorated, therefore best use would be against a wall, bed, or sofa. This 18th century coffer from Spain would be perfect at the foot of a bed, or within in a family/living room, with plentiful storage for blankets and pillows...

Chinese Export red leather trunk, brass bound with hand painted border decoration, over a carcass of solid camphor wood. Circa 1830. Please note back of trunk needs slight restoratio...

Rare all leather late Victorian Steamship Trunk in very good original intact condition. Unrestored with authentic patina and oozing charm and history down to export tags showing orig...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1920’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest with silk lining A good looking and well made piece, they are very rare in this size, it would make a great side or coffee table or perhaps a luxury toy...

19th century antique wooden chest or floor trunk.