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Exceptional Victorian Burr Walnut and Teak Antique Military Secretaire Chest
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Exceptional Victorian Burr Walnut and Teak Antique Military Secretaire Chest

19th century
Sold 13 March 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1860. Exceptional Victorian burr walnut and teak two-part brass-mounted antique military secretaire chest. With a central secretaire drawer opening to reveal a writing surface and further compartments with original Bramah lock (sign of great quality), flanked by two side drawers all ash lined above three long drawers, all with recessed original brass military handles. All supported on neat bun feet.

123 cm H x 99 cm W x 48 cm D

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Military Secretaire Chest to the 1860s.

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Circa 1860. Exceptional Victorian burr walnut and teak two-part brass-mounted antique military secretaire chest. With a central secretaire drawer opening to reveal a writing surface and further compartments with original Bramah lock (sign of great quality), flanked by two side drawers all ash lined above three long drawers, all with recessed original brass military handles. All supported on neat bun feet.

123 cm H x 99 cm W x 48 cm D

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Military Secretaire Chest to the 1860s.

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A rectangular Victorian campaign chest made of burr walnut with recessed brass fittings, flush drawer pulls, and turned feet.
Exceptional Victorian Burr Walnut and Teak Antique Military Secretaire Chest
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A rectangular Victorian campaign chest made of burr walnut with recessed brass fittings, flush drawer pulls, and turned feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Teak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Turned feet, Fitted secretaire drawer

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Campaign chests were specifically designed for British military officers on active service during the 19th century, featuring modular construction and recessed brass hardware for ease of transport.

Cabinet makers typically utilised durable secondary timbers such as teak or mahogany, often faced with decorative veneers like burr walnut, and reinforced with brass corners and flush handles.

Authentic pieces usually feature two-part stacking carcases, inset brass carrying handles, dovetailed drawer construction, and secret compartments within fitted secretaire drawers.

These functional chests work effectively as statement storage pieces in studies, bedrooms, or hallways, contrasting against neutral walls to highlight the figured wood grain.

Maintain the finish by applying natural beeswax periodically, avoiding direct sunlight, and keeping the item away from extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent timber splitting.
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