Large Camphor Wood & Leather Campaign Trunk, England, Circa:1820

Description

This campaign trunk is made of leather covered camphor wood with brass trim including decorative nail head trim. There is … more This campaign trunk is made of leather covered camphor wood with brass trim including decorative nail head trim. There is a torn paper label nailed to one side with some very old initials written on it. Not only does this trunk have great beauty and amazing patina it is very useful. It makes an excellent coffee table, end table, or a functional storage piece at the foot of a bed for blankets, comforters, or clothing. Campaign trunks this large were usually only used by higher ranking officers, who carried more clothing when deployed. less