Brass bound camphor wood campaign chest

Brass bound camphor wood campaign chest

George V Camphor Wood Brass Bound Campaign Chest

A fine George V period camphor wood campaign chest, expertly crafted in the early 20th century and retaining its original brass bindings, corner mounts, and campaign handles. Designed for durability and portability, this chest exemplifies classic British military campaign furniture, where elegance met practicality.

Constructed from richly grained camphor wood, the chest displays a warm honey tone with attractive figuring throughout. The brass-bound edges not only enhance the visual appeal but also served to protect the piece during travel, making it ideal for officers stationed abroad. Its robust construction and timeless proportions allow it to function equally well today as a blanket chest, storage trunk, coffee table, or statement piece.

Camphor wood was the preferred choice of timber to be used for posting to the Far East as the scent repels all the moths and bugs that would attack an officers uniforms and possessions.

This is a handsome and versatile antique, perfect for traditional interiors, period properties, or eclectic contemporary spaces seeking character and history.

Key Features

• Authentic George V campaign chest
• Solid camphor wood construction
• Original brass corner mounts and bindings
• Brass campaign fittings
• Rich patina and attractive wood grain
• Ideal as a blanket chest, trunk, or coffee table
• Sturdy, practical, and decorative
• Early 20th-century British antique

Dimensions

• Width: 96 cms (37 ¾ ins)
• Depth: 51 cms (20 ins)
• Height: 49 cms (19 ins)

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Camphor Wood Brass Bound Campaign Chest is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

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Camphor Wood Brass Bound Campaign Chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

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We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

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