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Military Campaign Chest
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Military Campaign Chest

19th century
Description

An early 19th century brass bound teak military campaign chest with original inset side handles and nameplate of Mr E Pereira.. The bottom brass strips to the sides and back are missing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
62.5cm (24.61")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Declaration

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

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SA1141011
Description
An early 19th century brass bound teak military campaign chest with original inset side handles and nameplate of Mr E Pereira.. The bottom brass strips to the sides and back are missing.
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
62.5cm (24.61")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141011
David Robinson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023
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A rectangular mahogany military campaign box with brass edge binding, a central brass nameplate on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon.
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Archive I A rectangular mahogany military campaign box with brass edge binding, a central brass nameplate on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon.

Military Campaign Chest

Archive II A rectangular mahogany military campaign box with brass edge binding, a central brass nameplate on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon. View II
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Archive VIII A rectangular mahogany military campaign box with brass edge binding, a central brass nameplate on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon. View VIII
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David Robinson Antiques
Telephone 07860 307887
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Stand 26
The Admiral Vernon Arcade
Portobello Road
London
United Kingdom

Or by appointment.
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David Robinson Antiques
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A rectangular mahogany military campaign box with brass edge binding, a central brass nameplate on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon.
Military Campaign Chest
Ref: SA1141011
A rectangular mahogany military campaign box with brass edge binding, a central brass nameplate on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrunks & Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCampaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass edge binding, Oval brass plaque, Keyhole escutcheon, Rectangular timber frame
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 62.5 cm (25 in) x D 32.5 cm (13 in)

This early 19th-century military campaign chest is constructed from teak timber with a warm brown finish. The rectangular box displays dark edge framing, a central oval brass plaque upon the lid, and a fitted keyhole escutcheon on the front drop. Visible signs of age and wear include surface scratches across the wooden top, scuffs along the dark borders, and some missing brass strips around the lower edges. The proportions measure 31 cm high, 62.5 cm wide, and 32.5 cm deep, offering a compact storage solution. In a modern interior, this piece serves well placed on top of a sideboard in a gentleman's library or study. It functions practically for storing letters, documents, or small collectables while adding a traditional campaign aesthetic to the room.

FAQs

A military campaign chest is a piece of portable furniture originally manufactured for military officers to store and transport belongings during service. Characterised by durable timber construction and protective metal mountings, these pieces offered robust utility in transit.

Campaign boxes were traditionally crafted from hard-wearing timbers such as mahogany, teak, or camphorwood. They feature flush-mounted brass corner straps, brass binding, and heavy metal locks engineered to resist environmental exposure and impact.

Authentic campaign pieces typically exhibit recessed or flush brass hardware designed to prevent damage during movement. Look for hand-cut dovetail joinery, central brass nameplates, and natural age-related patination on both the timber and metalwork.

A campaign box serves as a functional accent piece when displayed on a sideboard, coffee table, or desk. Its warm timber tones and contrasting brass hardware introduce historic character to contemporary or traditional rooms.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood finish. Keep the box away from direct heat sources to avoid warping, and maintain the natural oxidisation on the brass elements.
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