Vintage Campaign Wood Box With Brass Detail

1,650.00 USD

Available

Description

This exceptional antique campaign box is a masterclass in colonial-era utility and refined British craftsmanship. Traditionally designed for military officers to endure long sea voyages, the chest is constructed from high-quality solid wood and reinforced with iconic flush-mount brass corners. The front panel is detailed with elegant incised scrolling, centering a classic diamond-shaped brass escutcheon that adds a touch of historic mystery. Upon opening, the interior reveals a removable partitioned tray, offering organized storage that reflects its original life as a portable document bureau or personal writing slope. This piece perfectly embodies the "furniture in motion" aesthetic prized by collectors of high-end maritime and military antiques. Measuring 23 inches wide, 14.5 inches deep, and 10.5 inches tall, this substantial box serves as a distinguished storage solution for a contemporary home office or a storied accent piece for a library mantel. It remains in great antique condition, showcasing a deep, honest patina with minor surface scuffs, light scratches, and natural wood expansion appropriate to its late 19th-century heritage. These marks of time serve as a badge of authenticity, adding significant character to its rugged yet sophisticated silhouette. We invite you to add this functional piece of history to your private collection today.

Details

Condition

Good

Condition notes

In great as found condition. Minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate with age.

Period

Vintage

Style

Traditional

Materials

Brass, Wood

Dimensions

Width 23 inches × Depth 14.5 inches × Height 10.5 inches

Item number

SP0326-OW-811425

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