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English Military Campaign Chest
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English Military Campaign Chest

19th century
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Description

Good 19th C English camphor wood military campaign chest. 1860.

Reference: 8365

Dimensions

38.5 inches (98 cms) Wide

18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep

43.5 inches (110 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
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Arcadia Antiques has dated these Military Campaign Chest Drawers to the 1860s.

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SA1062348
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8365
Description
Good 19th C English camphor wood military campaign chest. 1860.

Reference: 8365

Dimensions

38.5 inches (98 cms) Wide

18.5 inches (47 cms) Deep

43.5 inches (110 cms) High

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Military Campaign Chest Drawers to the 1860s.

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SA1062348
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8365
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A nineteenth-century two-part military campaign chest of drawers in warm brown timber featuring flush brass handles and corner straps.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century two-part military campaign chest of drawers in warm brown timber featuring flush brass handles and corner straps.

English Military Campaign Chest

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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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A nineteenth-century two-part military campaign chest of drawers in warm brown timber featuring flush brass handles and corner straps.
English Military Campaign Chest
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A nineteenth-century two-part military campaign chest of drawers in warm brown timber featuring flush brass handles and corner straps.
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A military campaign chest is a piece of furniture designed to be packed up and transported on military expeditions by officers. Originating primarily in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these chests feature split two-part construction, flush-fitting hardware, and brass corner protectors to withstand frequent travel.

Campaign chests were commonly crafted from dense, durable timbers such as teak, mahogany, or camphor wood. Construction features flush-recessed brass handles, strapwork corners to prevent split timber during transit, removable feet, and side carrying handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, heavy cast-brass hardware recessed entirely flush into the timber, and evidence of a split frame that divides into two separate upper and lower sections. Screws and iron locks typically reflect historical manufacturing techniques rather than modern machine threading.

Campaign chests fit well into tailored spaces like home offices, dressing rooms, or hallway entries. Their clean geometric lines and functional brass details allow them to complement both traditional traditional interiors and understated modern aesthetic schemes.

Timber surfaces require periodic applications of high-grade beeswax polish to nourish the wood and preserve the original patina. Brass fittings should be dusted with a clean cloth, avoiding harsh abrasive chemical cleaners that strip historical surface oxidisation.
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