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Victorian Two-part Secretaire Military Chest
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Victorian Two-part Secretaire Military Chest

19th century
Sold 13 March 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1840. An early Victorian mahogany two-part secretaire military chest. The rectangular shaped chest in a mellow colour, the top with all its original brass strapping’s, the top right-hand drawer is fitted as a secretaire with a well fitted interior, with a leather writing surface, pigeon holes and a few small drawers in birds eye-maple. The drawer on the opposite side has lift out sections, all the drawers have elegant brahma style escutcheons and flush brass military handles. The chest which is in two sections has three full length graduating drawers beneath the top, beneath the bottom drawer there is a simple moulding, the chest rests on four turned tulip shaped feet.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1004639
Dealers Internal Reference
32504
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Circa 1840. An early Victorian mahogany two-part secretaire military chest. The rectangular shaped chest in a mellow colour, the top with all its original brass strapping’s, the top right-hand drawer is fitted as a secretaire with a well fitted interior, with a leather writing surface, pigeon holes and a few small drawers in birds eye-maple.
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The drawer on the opposite side has lift out sections, all the drawers have elegant brahma style escutcheons and flush brass military handles.
Georgian Antiques

The chest which is in two sections has three full length graduating drawers beneath the top, beneath the bottom drawer there is a simple moulding, the chest rests on four turned tulip shaped feet.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1004639
Dealers Internal Ref
32504
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Archive I A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, raised on short turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Two-part Secretaire Military Chest

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A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, raised on short turned feet.
Victorian Two-Part Secretaire Military Chest
Ref: SA1004639
A two-part Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, raised on short turned feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Two-part carcase construction, Turned feet
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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A campaign chest is a type of modular furniture designed to be easily dismantled and transported for military campaigns by British officers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These chests are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or camphor, featuring recessed brass handles, reinforced brass corners, and a split-carcase design to facilitate transport.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original flush-fitting brass hardware, turned feet, and construction marks or stamps indicating maker or military ownership.

The rich timber tones and clean lines of a campaign chest complement both contemporary and traditional spaces, functioning effectively as a statement storage piece in a hallway or bedroom.

Maintain the timber with application of natural beeswax to nourish the grain, and clean the brass components carefully with a non-abrasive cloth to preserve the historical patina.
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