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A Large Mid-19th Century Oak and Iron Bound Silver Chest Made for Lt. Colonel Thomas Ogilvy, 2nd Life Guards
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A Large Mid-19th Century Oak and Iron Bound Silver Chest Made for Lt. Colonel Thomas Ogilvy, 2nd Life Guards

19th century
Sold 20 March 2025 · Jeckyll & Co
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Description

A thumper of chest with an interesting provenance that could make an excellent country house logbox. All four baize-lined trays are present, and they, and the interior are lined with marbled-paper.

Lt. Colonel Thomas Ogilvy of Islabank, now Ruthven House, was married to Lady Henrietta Ogilvy, daughter of Thomas William Fermor, 4th Earl of Pomfret of Easton Neston.

I don't have the details of Lt. Colonel Ogilvy's service record, but presume a stint in British India is likely. Whether this chest was taken on campaign is not clear, and from memory there is specific mention of silver chests in Nicholas Brawer's 'British Campaign Furniture- Elegance Under Canvas 1740-1914', but recall it could typically take up to nine elephants to move and officer's kit, such was the luxury and style in which they travelled!

Condition: Structurally sound and even empty it's heavy. Many of the mounts are rusted, there is a split on the top and some worm damage to the front edge, all visible from the images.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price, please let me know if you would like a quote, or have any other questions.

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Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Oak Silver Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1077717
Description
A thumper of chest with an interesting provenance that could make an excellent country house logbox. All four baize-lined trays are present, and they, and the interior are lined with marbled-paper.

Lt.

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Colonel Thomas Ogilvy of Islabank, now Ruthven House, was married to Lady Henrietta Ogilvy, daughter of Thomas William Fermor, 4th Earl of Pomfret of Easton Neston.
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fig 1. A large rectangular antique oak chest reinforced with heavy iron straps, corner brackets, and side drop handles.
fig 1. A Large Mid-19th Century Oak and Iron Bound Silver Chest Made for Lt. Colonel Thomas Ogilvy, 2nd Life Guards

I don't have the details of Lt. Colonel Ogilvy's service record, but presume a stint in British India is likely. Whether this chest was taken on campaign is not clear, and from memory there is specific mention of silver chests in Nicholas Brawer's 'British Campaign Furniture- Elegance Under Canvas 1740-1914', but recall it could typically take up to nine elephants to move and officer's kit, such was the luxury and style in which they travelled!

fig 2. A large rectangular antique oak chest reinforced with heavy iron straps, corner brackets, and side drop handles.
fig 2. A Large Mid-19th Century Oak and Iron Bound Silver Chest Made for Lt. Colonel Thomas Ogilvy, 2nd Life Guards

Condition: Structurally sound and even empty it's heavy. Many of the mounts are rusted, there is a split on the top and some worm damage to the front edge, all visible from the images.

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price, please let me know if you would like a quote, or have any other questions.

Follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Oak Silver Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1077717
Jeckyll & Co
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A Large Mid-19th Century Oak and Iron Bound Silver Chest Made for Lt. Colonel Thomas Ogilvy, 2nd Life Guards

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A large rectangular antique oak chest reinforced with heavy iron straps, corner brackets, and side drop handles.
A large mid-19th century oak and iron bound silver chest made for Lt. Colonel Thomas Ogilvy, 2nd Life Guards
Ref: SA1077717
A large rectangular antique oak chest reinforced with heavy iron straps, corner brackets, and side drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Trunks & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Iron, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsIron strapwork, Side drop handles, Brass inscription plaque, Reinforced corner brackets
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Victorian campaign chests and silver trunks were designed for officers and regiments on the move, engineered for durability, secure transport, and heavy daily use during the 19th century.

These utility trunks were typically crafted from sturdy hardwoods such as oak or camphor, reinforced with heavy wrought iron straps, corner plates, and secured with brass locking mechanisms.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate hand-cut dovetail joints, forged iron strapwork showing natural oxidisation, heavy cast drop handles, and period brass plaques or inscriptions.

An antique chest works effectively as a coffee table in a living room, providing hidden storage while anchoring the space with rich texture and historical character.

Preserve the wood by applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain, while gently dusting the iron hardware and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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