Rare 18th Century Antique Camphor Wood Military Officers Traveling Campaign Trunk of Large Heavy Robust Size, Fitted with Brass Mountings and Full of Character from Its Great Travels and Adventures

A rare early 19th century large and heavy robust military camphor wood campaign officers trunk, the hewn camphor wood used in the trunks construction is unusual being of wide gauge. Probably constructed in China or India at this period later trunks were much thinner in gauge, this trunk was sized to meet an officers traveling requirements, the interior fitted with a lidded candle box compartment, double locks fitted which are original and with further attached brass mounts applied to the trunk. This trunk has seen a lot of action in its time, its full of character and of great colour, it has quite a few blemishes which further adds to this trunks charm, the heavy lid is slightly wrapped but locks ok and closes flush. Chips, scratches, bangs and bumps throughout but solid in its robust construction and full of character.