Object Description
A Good Quality And Attractive 19th Century Military Camphor
Wood Campaign Trunk Having Lift Up Top And Original Brass
Swan Neck Carrying Handles To Each Side
Military campaign trunks as the name suggests were originally
made for easy transportation around various battlefields. This particular
example is made of camphor wood which is generally regarded as the best
quality of the woods used to construct these types of trunks from &
the use of camphor wood does of course offer a pleasant aroma inside
when opened which was originally designed to keep away
moths and other insects and bugs.)