Middletons Antiques

Description

This is a 19th Century Campaign, or Military Trunk.
It would have been used for transporting army officers campaign kit and equipment.
In common with most military furniture of this genre it has inset brass bound corners and edges to protect it from knocks and damage on rough journeys over hazardous terrain.


It is made of camphorwood, a dense heavy hard wearing wood from India & Malaya. Camphor itself has insect repelling properties, making it a wood of choice for chests used for storing fabric and clothes.

This trunk is a very attractive example, and in very good overall condition. The surface has many dints and scratches from hard practical wear. but it remains good, solid and sound. The planks of camphor are all hand dovetailed together, and it retains its original brass mounts and iron carrying handles. The hinges are original and in good order and the inside of the trunk has a length of hessian webbing attached to allow the lid to stand open without straining the hinges. There is a small lidded box fitted inside the trunk, which would have been for dress accessories.

The turned feet are probably not original but are of the period and work very well for the chest design.
Military chests often did have feet though, despite their impractical nature for travelling and stowage. They were invariably removable on screw threads, so they could be taken off for journeys, to prevent damage, and reassembled into free standing furniture, when at camp.

The chest is wax polished including the back, so it can be used free standing, as a coffee or lamp table by a sofa for example.

There are marks and old patches to the front edge of the top where old metal hasps have been removed, and it has lost its lock keeper to the underside of the lid.

Width: 92 centimetres
Height: 47 centimetres
Depth: 51 centimetres


PLEASE NOTE
I AM STARTING TO WIND DOWN MY ANTIQUES BUSINESS NOW AND WILL CONSIDER ANY SENSIBLE OFFER ON ANY ITEM OF STOCK WE HAVE FOR SALE

Free delivery to all mainland UK addresses

We do not sell reproductions or copies.

We are based in Cornwall and have over 40 years experience of dealing in antiques of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Most of our sales are via websites like Loveantiques, and we are always happy to discuss and answer questions about our stock by telephone or email. Please do get in touch.
Viewings can be arranged by appointment here in Cornwall.

Delivery throughout mainland UK is free of charge.
We have regular collections by reliable carriers who we know and trust for their care and conscientious service.
Smaller items will be carefully packed and couriered World wide, delivery usually within 10 days.

World wide air freight Furniture deliveries Contact us for a quote.

PAYMENTS Bank Transfers Credit/ Debit Cards and Paypal are accepted.
If your preferred method of payment is by card, an invoice will be emailed and will include a link which opens a merchant window to allow your transaction to be completed privately online.

Please do get in touch if you have any questions.
Kind Regards, Mark and Carole Middleton



REVIEWS -
Georgian Toilet Mirror. Delivered to Australia ..
''Breathtakingly beautiful Mahogany toilet mirror ! Delicately dovetailed drawers are as smooth as silk. The acorn finials are a treat. The mahogany has a marvelous lustre and fine patina consumate with its age.
Beautifully packed with extreme care it arrived in pristine condition. This seller is an absolute joy to work with ! Many thanks.''

Document Cabinet. Delivered UK
''A gorgeous piece of furniture. It was really well packaged for delivery and seller sent some useful notes about the locking mechanism.''