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Description

For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany secretaire campaign chest, having brass straps throughout as well as inset bras handles, with carrying handles to the side, the top centre drawer opens to a fully fitted interior. The chest splits in to two halves and is raised on turned feet, remaining in excellent condition.

Width: 99cm Depth: 48cm Height: 109cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

109cm (42.91")

Width

99cm (38.98")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1095422

Dealers Internal Reference

S27-1009

Description

Width: 99cm Depth: 48cm Height: 109cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

109cm (42.91")

Width

99cm (38.98")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1095422

Dealers Internal Ref

S27-1009

About the Dealer

FB Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014

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A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet.

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Location

Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChest of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Divided two-part modular construction, Turned feet
SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Campaign furniture was designed to be easily dismantled and transported for British military officers on campaign during the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring modular sections and protective brass corners.

These chests are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or camphor, featuring dovetailed joints, recessed brass hardware, and a two-section stacking design held together with brass straps and side carrying handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut dovetails, secondary timbers such as oak or pine on drawer linings, hand-turned screw threads on feet, and distinct patination on the recessed brass handles and corners.

A campaign chest functions well as a striking focal point in a study, bedroom, or living room, pairing effectively with both contemporary minimalist decor and traditional settings due to its clean architectural lines and warm wood tones.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the grain and protect the finish.