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Victorian Mahogany Two-part Brass Bound Military Chest
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Victorian Mahogany Two-part Brass Bound Military Chest

19th century
Description

Circa 1860. An early Victorian mahogany two- part brass bound military chest, with rectangular top with cast brass quarter brackets and a brass band in the center, with a configuration of two drawers over three variable sized full-length drawers, the top right-hand drawer retains the original Bramah lock and opens to a secretaire drawer with a tooled gilded leather insert, bordered in burr walnut with a lift out slide, behind which reveals various pigeon hole drawers and a full-length drawer, all the drawers have flush brass military handles and simple escutcheons, with a brass strapping on each fore-edge, the chest comes two pieces, the bottom section rests on four elegant tulip bun feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Brass Bound Campaign Chest to the 1860s.

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Circa 1860. An early Victorian mahogany two- part brass bound military chest, with rectangular top with cast brass quarter brackets and a brass band in the center, with a configuration of two drawers over three variable sized full-length drawers, the top right-hand drawer retains the original Bramah lock and opens to a secretaire drawer with a tooled gilded leather insert, bordered in burr walnut with a lift out slide, behind which reveals various pigeon hole drawers and a full-length drawer, all the drawers have flush brass military handles and simple escutcheons, with a brass strapping on each fore-edge, the chest comes two pieces, the bottom section rests on four elegant tulip bun feet.
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Brass Bound Campaign Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150702
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34474
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A Victorian mahogany two-part military campaign chest with flush brass handles, protective brass corner brackets, and turned legs.
Victorian Mahogany Two-Part Brass bound Military Chest
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A Victorian mahogany two-part military campaign chest with flush brass handles, protective brass corner brackets, and turned legs.
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Military campaign chests were developed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for British military officers travelling to foreign stations. Designed to be portable yet durable, these pieces featured modular construction that allowed them to be split into two manageable sections for transport via pack animals or ships.

These chests were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany or teak, chosen for their resistance to warping and insect damage. Construction elements include recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and strapwork designed flush with the wood surface to prevent snagging during movement.

Authentic pieces feature a distinct two-part structure, flush brass carry handles on the sides of each section, flush drawer pulls, and protective corner mounts. Evidence of hand-cut dovetail joints, original screw configurations, and historic wear around the join line confirm nineteenth-century manufacture.

A military chest functions effectively as a focal storage piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living area. Complementing both traditional dark wood schemes and modern minimalist interiors, its clean geometric profile pairs well with warm leather tones, architectural lighting, and natural textiles.

Dust the timber regularly using a soft lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax twice yearly along the grain. Brass fittings should generally be left unpolished to preserve historical oxidisation, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that may strip the original surface finish of the surrounding wood.
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