{"product_id":"antique-camphor-wood-military-campaign-chest-circa-1880","title":"Antique Camphor wood Military Campaign Chest, Circa 1880","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e Camphor wood Campaign Chest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA wonderfully characterful antique military chest dating to circa 1880, constructed from solid camphorwood and retaining its original brass fittings. Substantial in its proportions and beautifully straightforward in its design, this is an appealing example of traditional storage furniture, with the honest materials, robust construction and practical details that make antique military chests so sought after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe chest has been made using beautiful full sheets of solid camphorwood, allowing the natural grain and warm colouring of the timber to take centre stage. The broad wooden panels give the piece a strong, uncluttered appearance, while the natural variation in the wood provides plenty of visual interest. Camphorwood has long been valued for its distinctive character and traditional association with storage chests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe original brasswork is a particular feature. The brass fittings have been lightly cleaned to preserve their character and remain in keeping with the age and style of the chest. Brass corner and edge fittings provide both decorative appeal and a robust appearance, while the superb-quality inset military carrying handles are especially attractive details, sitting neatly within the sides of the chest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe lid opens to reveal a practical storage interior and incorporates a lockstay mechanism to hold it open. This mechanism has received light restoration, helping to retain the usefulness of the piece while respecting its original character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe chest has not been over-restored. It retains its original finish and has simply been waxed, allowing the natural warmth of the camphorwood and the patina of the original brasswork to remain the principal features. It is intact and in lovely condition, with the character one would hope to find in a genuine nineteenth-century piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePlease note that the chest is supplied without a key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWith its generous proportions and strong visual presence, this antique military chest would make an excellent storage piece in a bedroom, dressing room, hallway or country house interior. It would also sit beautifully in a more contemporary setting, where the solid timber and original metalwork could provide an interesting contrast to modern furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA substantial and authentic antique chest with beautiful timber, quality fittings and plenty of period character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Victorian, circa 1880\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid camphorwood with original brass fittings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e Broad solid-wood panels, brass corner fittings and inset military carrying handles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLid Mechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e Lockstay mechanism to hold the lid open\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Original finish, waxed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrasswork:\u003c\/b\u003e Original fittings, lightly cleaned\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey:\u003c\/b\u003e Not supplied\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Intact and in lovely condition, with light restoration to the lid mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height 54 cm × Width 104 cm × Depth 55 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TheFurnitureRooms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58222788870526,"sku":"2818","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8846\/files\/Antique-Camphor-wood-Military-Chest-with-Original-Brass-Fittings-Circa-1880_4942.jpg?v=1792073401","url":"https:\/\/thefurniturerooms.co.uk\/products\/antique-camphor-wood-military-campaign-chest-circa-1880","provider":"TheFurnitureRooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}