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Genuine Victorian Teak Military Secretaire Chest
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Genuine Victorian Teak Military Secretaire Chest

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A fine 19th-century British military campaign chest in solid teak, featuring a rare fitted secretaire drawer and rich patina throughout. Made in two sections for ease of transport, this piece is a classic example of portable furniture used by officers during service abroad.

The chest is bound with recessed brass corners and flush campaign handles. The timber has a good colour and is in very good condition.

The upper section houses a secretaire drawer which opens to reveal a charming and functional writing interior. Inside, you'll find an arrangement of pigeonholes and small drawers faced in striking burr veneers, along with a freshly restored writing surface in hand-dyed green leather, finished with blind and gilt tooling.

A further 5 drawers, all run smoothly offering a good amount of storage space inside.

On turned bun feet.

W 99cm (39")

D 48cm (19")

H 109cm (43")

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Teak Military Secretaire Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1155520
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MWNE250717A
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Description
A fine 19th-century British military campaign chest in solid teak, featuring a rare fitted secretaire drawer and rich patina throughout.
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Made in two sections for ease of transport, this piece is a classic example of portable furniture used by officers during service abroad.
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fig 1. A Victorian teak military campaign secretaire chest featuring an open fall-front desk compartment, flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and turned feet against a dark grey panelled wall.
fig 1. Genuine Victorian Teak Military Secretaire Chest

The chest is bound with recessed brass corners and flush campaign handles. The timber has a good colour and is in very good condition.

The upper section houses a secretaire drawer which opens to reveal a charming and functional writing interior. Inside, you'll find an arrangement of pigeonholes and small drawers faced in striking burr veneers, along with a freshly restored writing surface in hand-dyed green leather, finished with blind and gilt tooling.

A further 5 drawers, all run smoothly offering a good amount of storage space inside.

On turned bun feet.

W 99cm (39")

D 48cm (19")

H 109cm (43")

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Teak Military Secretaire Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155520
Dealers Internal Ref
MWNE250717A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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A Victorian teak military campaign secretaire chest featuring an open fall-front desk compartment, flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and turned feet against a dark grey panelled wall.
Genuine Victorian Teak Military Secretaire Chest
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A Victorian teak military campaign secretaire chest featuring an open fall-front desk compartment, flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and turned feet against a dark grey panelled wall.
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A military campaign secretaire chest is a modular piece of storage furniture designed during the nineteenth century for British military officers on campaign. It features detachable sections, recessed metal hardware, and a drop-down drawer that functions as a writing desk.

Teak, mahogany, and camphor wood were primarily utilised due to their durability and resistance to moisture or pests during maritime travel. Hardware consists of flush-mounted brass handles, brass strapwork, and mortised corner brackets designed to withstand transport.

Authentic examples typically split into two portable sections, feature recessed brass handles that lie flat, and lack protruding moulding that could shear off during transport. Look for original brass corner straps, carrying handles on the sides, and evidence of interior locking pins securing the upper and lower sections.

Position the chest as a focal storage piece in a home office, study, or hallway, using the drop-down desk for compact workspace needs. Pair the warm timber and brass detail with neutral wall tones, leather seating, and subtle architectural lighting to highlight its functional silhouette.

Keep the wood hydrated using a natural beeswax polish applied along the grain, avoiding silicone-based sprays. Polish brass accents gently without getting chemical residue on the surrounding timber, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber shrinkage.
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