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Antique Teak Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers
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Antique Teak Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 3 July 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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An outstanding antique teak military campaign secretaire chest of drawers, dating from around the 1860-1880 period.

The quality is absolutely amazing, this is a very smart and very useful item. The top drawer slides out and pulls down to reveal a leather top writing surface with pigeon holes and internal drawers. This has lovely inset and turned handles, this chest is strictly speaking called a naval chest, rather than a military chest. The lower section has lots of storage space, all the drawers have fine hand cut dovetailed joints. There are beautiful brass fixtures throughout, and this comes apart in two pieces for ease of transport.

We have just had this re-polished, it is in very good condition for its age. There is just some very minor wear and a few marks remaining here and there beneath the polish.

Width – 38 inches , 96 cm

Depth – 17 inches , 43 cm

Height – 40 inches , 102 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Campaign Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1114117
Dealers Internal Reference
9651
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Description
An outstanding antique teak military campaign secretaire chest of drawers, dating from around the 1860-1880 period.

The quality is absolutely amazing, this is a very smart and very useful item.

“
The top drawer slides out and pulls down to reveal a leather top writing surface with pigeon holes and internal drawers.
Marylebone Antiques

This has lovely inset and turned handles, this chest is strictly speaking called a naval chest, rather than a military chest. The lower section has lots of storage space, all the drawers have fine hand cut dovetailed joints. There are beautiful brass fixtures throughout, and this comes apart in two pieces for ease of transport.

fig 1. An antique teak military campaign chest of drawers with recessed brass handles and corner brackets, shown against a neutral background.
fig 1. Antique Teak Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers

We have just had this re-polished, it is in very good condition for its age. There is just some very minor wear and a few marks remaining here and there beneath the polish.

Width – 38 inches , 96 cm

Depth – 17 inches , 43 cm

Height – 40 inches , 102 cm

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Campaign Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114117
Dealers Internal Ref
9651
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique teak military campaign chest of drawers with recessed brass handles and corner brackets, shown against a neutral background.
Antique Teak Military Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCampaign
  • MaterialTeak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Split-carcase construction, Flush drawer pulls
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A campaign chest works well as a statement storage piece in a study, bedroom, or living room. Its clean lines and metallic accents complement both contemporary minimalist spaces and eclectic traditional schemes.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying and splitting. Clean gently with a soft dry cloth and periodically nourish the timber using appropriate beeswax or natural oils.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, original recessed brass fittings with slot-head screws, shrinkage cracks appropriate for age, and makers stamps or brass plaques inside the drawer linings.

These pieces are typically crafted from durable tropical hardwoods like teak or mahogany to withstand harsh climates. Construction features flush-fitting recessed brass handles, reinforced brass corners, and often split-carcase designs for easy carriage.

Campaign chests are modular pieces of furniture designed to be easily dismantled and transported by military officers during British colonial campaigns. Originating in the late 18th century, they feature segmented construction and protective brass hardware.
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