Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood - 19th Century Stamped Army & Navy CSL

This is an elegant large 19th Century antique campaign chest in solid camphor wood stamped Army and Navy CSL. Army & Navy Co-operative Society Ltd. was formed on September 15, 1871, by a group of army and navy officers. The goal of the military cooperative was to provide goods to its members at the lowest pay rates. The company rented part of the premises of a distillery in Victoria Street, London. Very good quality camphor wood with a very beautiful flame where all sides are made of a single plank of camphor wood. English navy chest with its brass reinforcement typical of this style of furniture and its carrying handles on the side. Chest very good quality with the brass elements screwed which is unusual and a sign of good quality. More information & photos on request.