19th Century Naval or Military Camphorwood Campaign Chest / Bureau

Outstanding camphorwood chest of drawers with internal sliding Desk, made in 19th Century British India This rare and wonderful piece of Victorian 'Campaign' or 'Colonial' furniture was made in 2 sections- upper and lower so that it could be more easily carried either on and off a ship or on a military campaign. The chest has the internal bureau which slides forward to create a desk with pigeon holes. The sweet odour of camphorwood was specially used to repel insects. With original inlaid brass handles, drawer locks and banding.