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19th Century Mahogany Military Campaign Drawers
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19th Century Mahogany Military Campaign Drawers

19th century
Sold 22 May 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A good quality 19th century mahogany campaign military chest of drawers with its original recessed brass handles corners and retaining the original removable feet. Constructed in 2 sections with good quality solid mahogany timber used. Retaining the original locks but with no key.

In good clean order throughout.

102cm wide

50cm deep

114cm high

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Military Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1019218
Description
A good quality 19th century mahogany campaign military chest of drawers with its original recessed brass handles corners and retaining the original removable feet. Constructed in 2 sections with good quality solid mahogany timber used. Retaining the original locks but with no key.

In good clean order throughout.

102cm wide

50cm deep

114cm high

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Mahogany Military Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1019218
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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19th Century Mahogany Military Campaign Drawers

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2023
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A dark mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring recessed brass handles and corner reinforcement brackets.
19th century Mahogany Military Campaign drawers
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A dark mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring recessed brass handles and corner reinforcement brackets.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCampaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Two-part modular construction, Turned feet
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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

These pieces are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany or camphor, featuring flush-fitting brass handles, reinforced brass corners, and often split into two or more stacked sections for portability.

Authentication involves examining construction details such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original recessed brass hardware secured with slotted screws, secondary woods used for drawer linings, and natural timber oxidisation appropriate to the period.

The clean lines and functional aesthetic of campaign furniture allow it to function effectively as a statement storage piece in modern bedrooms, studies, or living spaces, pairing well with both minimalist and maximalist decor.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity away from direct heat sources, avoiding synthetic cleaning sprays, and occasionally treating the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and maintain its natural finish.
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