Large 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Trunk

19th century camphor wood trunk with brass straps and corners, the hinged lid opening to reveal a large compartment space, the sides of...

Early 18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large compartment space, the three panelled front having wonderful decorative carving, panelled s...

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...

A 19th Century Zanzibar trunk A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers This hardwood chest is decorated with brass, ...