Brass Bound Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers C.1860

Name: Brass Bound Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers C.1860
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1153792
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Very good example of the classic 19th.c. campaign chest of drawers c.1860. Designed to travel with an officer on long military campaigns, it is constructed in two sections which fit together to make a chest of two short and three long drawers. The top, drawer fronts and sides are in solid walnut (an unusual choice of timber for campaign furniture) strengthened with brass bindings and corners to protect it from the rigours of travel. Note how the handles are designed to fold flush with the drawer fronts to prevent them from being broken in transit. Likewise the turned feet are removable (or adjustable) with threaded metal fittings. Two old patched repairs to the top where knots in the timber have been removed - these are probably original to the construction of the piece. Plus a repaired split toward the rear right hand corner, which has been reinforced from the underside. Otherwise excellent original colour and condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Width: 39" (99 cm)

Height: 42" (106.5 cm)

Depth: 19" (48.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

106.5cm (41.93")

Width

99cm (38.98")

Depth

48.5cm (19.09")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1153792

Dealers Internal Reference

37983

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Very good example of the classic 19th.c. campaign chest of drawers c.1860.

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Designed to travel with an officer on long military campaigns, it is constructed in two sections which fit together to make a chest of two short and three long drawers.

Collinge Antiques

The top, drawer fronts and sides are in solid walnut (an unusual choice of timber for campaign furniture) strengthened with brass bindings and corners to protect it from the rigours of travel. Note how the handles are designed to fold flush with the drawer fronts to prevent them from being broken in transit. Likewise the turned feet are removable (or adjustable) with threaded metal fittings. Two old patched repairs to the top where knots in the timber have been removed - these are probably original to the construction of the piece. Plus a repaired split toward the rear right hand corner, which has been reinforced from the underside. Otherwise excellent original colour and condition. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Keys supplied.

Width: 39" (99 cm)

Height: 42" (106.5 cm)

Depth: 19" (48.5 cm)