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Military/campaign Chest of Drawers
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Military/campaign Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A 19th Century teak military brass bound chest of drawers that splits in two, on turned screw in bun feet, with brass inset handles and Bramah patent locks by Day & Son. It is finely made with dovetail joints and hardwood drawer linings in very good condition with great rich colour and patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
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Midwinter Antiques has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Chest to the 1870s.

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SA1035273
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8335
Description
A 19th Century teak military brass bound chest of drawers that splits in two, on turned screw in bun feet, with brass inset handles and Bramah patent locks by Day & Son.
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It is finely made with dovetail joints and hardwood drawer linings in very good condition with great rich colour and patina.
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Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Chest to the 1870s.

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SA1035273
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8335
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An antique mahogany military campaign chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with flush brass handles and protective brass corner strapping.
Military/campaign chest of drawers
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An antique mahogany military campaign chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with flush brass handles and protective brass corner strapping.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass handles, Brass corner straps, Two-part split construction, Turned feet
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Victorian campaign chest of drawers originates from 1870, constructed from mahogany with a warm brown colour and a polished finish. The piece comprises a two-part split configuration with two short drawers above three long drawers, all secured by flush brass handles and protective brass corner strapping. Additional visible details include turned screw-in bun feet at the base and inset key escutcheons on the drawer fronts. Measuring 110 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, this substantial chest provides practical storage capacity. Such a traditional item suits placement within a gentleman's library, bedroom, or study to organise everyday garments or accessories.

FAQs

A military campaign chest is a modular piece of storage furniture engineered to be easily dismantled into two sections for transport by military officers during overseas deployments in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These chests were typically constructed from resilient hardwoods such as teak, mahogany, or camphor wood, fitted with protective brass corner straps and flush-fitting brass handles to prevent damage during transit.

Authentic pieces generally feature a two-part modular split, recessed brass handles flush with the drawer fronts, heavy side carrying handles, and traditional hand-cut dovetail joinery.

A campaign chest works well as a statement piece in a bedroom, study, or hallway, harmonising with modern neutral walls, brass lighting fixtures, and leather upholstery to combine historical character with contemporary utility.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain, while dusting brass hardware gently to avoid stripping the natural patination.
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