Victorian Camphorwood Military Chest

This late 19th Century (c.1890) Victorian antique camphor wood military chest is made in 2 parts to allow for easy transportation to and around your home. This chest would have been commissioned by an officer when first stationed in the Far East. Made in camphor wood, a timber that was used as it repelled insects, moths etc that would eat the uniforms and other equipment and papers whilst posted abroad. This handsome military chest has a fine line inlay around the drawers, and the brass protective strapping to the corners and around the top. The sides are fitted the original brass carrying handles. Having 2 half width drawers and a further deep long drawer in the top section and a further 2 deep full width drawers in the lower section. You will be able to store so much in this marvellous Military chest. Imagine the stories this chest could tell and what scrapes it survived. The clock illustrated is for photographic purposes and not part of the sale. On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Victorian camphorwood military chest is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in. We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock. Guarantee:- This Victorian camphorwood military chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock. Price Matching:- Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison. When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home. We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock. Hingstons Distance selling policy:- Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent. Payment:- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer. Items remain on sale until payment is received.