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19th Century (1860) Mahogany Campaign Chest
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19th Century (1860) Mahogany Campaign Chest

19th century
Sold 26 April 2025 · Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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Description

Secret drawer for jewellery.

Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Mahogany Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
99.3cm (39.09")
Depth
48.8cm (19.21")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132879
Dealers Internal Reference
C-348
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Description
Secret drawer for jewellery.
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Mahogany Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
99.3cm (39.09")
Depth
48.8cm (19.21")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1132879
Dealers Internal Ref
C-348
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Telephone 07970 669382
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Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2018
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring four rows of drawers, recessed brass drop handles, key escutcheons, and brass corner brackets.
19th Century (1860) Mahogany Campaign Chest
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest featuring four rows of drawers, recessed brass drop handles, key escutcheons, and brass corner brackets.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Key escutcheons, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 99.3 cm (39 in) x D 48.8 cm (19 in)

FAQs

A campaign chest is a type of modular furniture designed to be easily dismantled and transported by British military officers on campaign during the 18th and 19th centuries. They typically feature two or more stacked sections with recessed brass handles and corner brackets to prevent damage during transit.

Authentic period campaign chests are constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany or camphor, chosen for their durability and resistance to humidity. Standard construction details include dovetail joints on the drawers, recessed brass flush handles, and corner strapping to reinforce the structure.

Authenticity is identified by examining the construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetailing, the presence of secondary woods like pine or oak in the drawer linings, and original cast brass hardware secured with slotted screws. True campaign chests also separate into distinct upper and lower modular sections designed to fit carrying crates.

The rich timber tones and clean architectural lines of a campaign chest complement both traditional and modern spaces. It functions effectively as a bedroom chest of drawers or as a statement storage piece in a study, pairing well with neutral walls that allow the warm wood and brass details to stand out.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood from drying out or splitting. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally apply a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber and maintain its natural lustre.
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