Early 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest on Stand

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Early 19th century camphor wood Military campaign chest on stand. Protected brass corners, side carrying handles, and double. Dovetailed construction, … more Early 19th century camphor wood Military campaign chest on stand. Protected brass corners, side carrying handles, and double. Dovetailed construction, beautiful figured timber. Custom stand. Military furniture came into use during the Napoleonic wars. Age shrinkage cracks. 42 1⁄2 x 21 1⁄2 x 29 The furniture has no projections such as handles and metal fittings at all vulnerable points protect the wood. Found in solid strong woods such as mahogany, padouk, cedar and camphor woods. less