Early 19thc Campaign Chest Secretaire, 2 Sections C1830, Rosewood and Mahogany

19th century

Sold by Gilt and Gesso

Description

Early 19thC Campaign Chest Secretaire, 2 Sections C1830, Rosewood and Mahogany.

A very fine quality Anglo Indian, tbc, early 19th century 2 part campaign chest circa 1830s.

A superbly constructed campaign chest of bold proportions with upper secretaire sections. A workshop made to order, robust chest, using rosewood to the sides and top whilst mahogany drawer fronts, 4 carrying handles.

Recently back from a sympathetic conservation in our professional workshop to exacting, original standard, a splendid piece.

A superbly stylish English antique or possibly Anglo Indian, an early campaign chest, prior to the higher volume production of the recessed handle, slimmer military chest of the later 19th century, this being an early example, made to specification.

Dimensions

Width 104cm

Depth 54cm

Height 110cm

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Free collection from East Sussex.

Whole of U.K. delivery available, usually within the week £80, please enquire for delivery prices to Scotland.

Physical Dimensions

Height

110cm (43.31")

Width

104cm (40.94")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1125046

Description

Early 19thC Campaign Chest Secretaire, 2 Sections C1830, Rosewood and Mahogany.

A very fine quality Anglo Indian, tbc, early 19th century 2 part campaign chest circa 1830s.

A superbly constructed campaign chest of bold proportions with upper secretaire sections.

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A workshop made to order, robust chest, using rosewood to the sides and top whilst mahogany drawer fronts, 4 carrying handles.

Gilt and Gesso

fig 1. Early 19thC Campaign Chest Secretaire, 2 Sections C1830, Rosewood and Mahogany — fig 1. Early 19thc Campaign Chest Secretaire, 2 Sections C1830, Rosewood and Mahogany

Recently back from a sympathetic conservation in our professional workshop to exacting, original standard, a splendid piece.

A superbly stylish English antique or possibly Anglo Indian, an early campaign chest, prior to the higher volume production of the recessed handle, slimmer military chest of the later 19th century, this being an early example, made to specification.