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Campaign Military Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €3,744     $4,064
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Campaign Military Secretaire Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A fabulous brass bound 19th century teak officers military/campaign chest of drawers with fitted central secretaire behind protective panel. Unusual configuration with the four short drawers flanking the central fitted drawer, with the original tooled leather to the secretaire, and good quality patented lever locks. It has well turned screw in feet, hardwood drawer linings with fine dovetailed joints. Wonderful colour and patina, splits in two for transporting.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
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Midwinter Antiques has dated this Military Campaign Secretaire Chest to the 1860s.

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Description
A fabulous brass bound 19th century teak officers military/campaign chest of drawers with fitted central secretaire behind protective panel.
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Unusual configuration with the four short drawers flanking the central fitted drawer, with the original tooled leather to the secretaire, and good quality patented lever locks.
Midwinter Antiques

It has well turned screw in feet, hardwood drawer linings with fine dovetailed joints. Wonderful colour and patina, splits in two for transporting.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Military Campaign Secretaire Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1035296
Dealers Internal Ref
8384:
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A Victorian wooden military campaign secretaire chest of drawers featuring recessed brass pull handles and protective corner bracketings.
Campaign Military Secretaire Chest of Drawers
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A Victorian wooden military campaign secretaire chest of drawers featuring recessed brass pull handles and protective corner bracketings.
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A military campaign chest is modular storage furniture designed during the 18th and 19th centuries for military officers, constructed in two transportable sections with flush brass fittings to prevent damage while on campaign.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from durable hardwoods such as teak, mahogany, or camphor wood, and featured heavy flush-fitting brass handles and protective corner bracketings.

Authentic examples feature a two-part split construction, inset flush brass handles, brass corner straps, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and often carrying handles on the side panels.

Integrate the chest into a home office, hallway, or living space as a focal piece, pairing its rich timber tones and brass hardware with simple modern accessories and neutral wall shades.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft cloth, treat the wood periodically with a clear beeswax polish, and avoid abrasive metal cleaners on the brass hardware to preserve its natural aged patina.
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