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19th Century Military Campaign Cabinet on Secretaire Chest, C1850
Anthony Short Antiques
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19th Century Military Campaign Cabinet on Secretaire Chest, C1850

19th century
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A Charming 19th Century Victorian Period two-part Mahogany Military Cabinet on Secretaire Chest

A mid-19th century, early Victorian period two-part mahogany military cabinet on chest, featuring a secretaire section. The upper cabinet has a brass-trimmed top and two panelled doors that open to reveal two height-adjustable shelves. This upper cabinet sits atop a large mahogany chest with twin brass carry handles on each side. The well-figured top has a drop-front secretaire drawer, fitted with its original drawer stopper, pigeonholes, small drawers, and a writing section, above four graduated oak-lined drawers. Each drawer is fitted with original brass military inset handles, with brass bounds on the sides, and the piece stands on turned bun feet. This antique military chest retains its original finish, which has been carefully cleaned, revived, and waxed, showcasing its original patina and rich gradation of colours. Ready for the home, circa 1850.

Height 205cm (80.7in)

Width 100cm (39.4in)

Depth 65cm (25.6in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Military Campaign Secretaire Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1159381
Dealers Internal Reference
1345
Description
A Charming 19th Century Victorian Period two-part Mahogany Military Cabinet on Secretaire Chest
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A mid-19th century, early Victorian period two-part mahogany military cabinet on chest, featuring a secretaire section.
Anthony Short Antiques

The upper cabinet has a brass-trimmed top and two panelled doors that open to reveal two height-adjustable shelves. This upper cabinet sits atop a large mahogany chest with twin brass carry handles on each side. The well-figured top has a drop-front secretaire drawer, fitted with its original drawer stopper, pigeonholes, small drawers, and a writing section, above four graduated oak-lined drawers. Each drawer is fitted with original brass military inset handles, with brass bounds on the sides, and the piece stands on turned bun feet. This antique military chest retains its original finish, which has been carefully cleaned, revived, and waxed, showcasing its original patina and rich gradation of colours. Ready for the home, circa 1850.

Height 205cm (80.7in)

Width 100cm (39.4in)

Depth 65cm (25.6in)

Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Military Campaign Secretaire Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159381
Dealers Internal Ref
1345
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Archive I A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment.

19th Century Military Campaign Cabinet on Secretaire Chest, C1850

Archive II A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment. View II
Archive III A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment. View III
Archive IV A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment. View IV
Archive V A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment. View V
Archive VI A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment. View VI
Archive VII A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment. View VII
Archive VIII A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment. View VIII
Archive IX A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment. View IX
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
Location
Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/anthonyshort
Verified Since Jul 2020
Items For Sale 173
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Anthony Short Antiques
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A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment.
19TH CENTURY MILITARY CAMPAIGN CABINET ON SECRETAIRE CHEST, C1850
Ref: SA1159381
A two-part Victorian mahogany military campaign secretaire chest featuring an upper cabinet, lower chest with inset brass handles, and an open drop-front writing compartment.
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FAQs

A military campaign secretaire chest is a modular piece of furniture designed for portability, featuring dismantlable sections, flush brass fittings, and an integrated drop-front writing desk used by naval and army officers during transit.

These pieces were typically constructed from durable hardwoods such as mahogany or teak, reinforced with flush brass corner straps, recessed handles, and heavy-duty side carrying handles to withstand transport.

Authentic examples feature flush-mounted brass hardware set smoothly into the timber, brass screw construction, two-part modular splitting frames, and original iron or brass lever locks.

Place this piece in a home office, hallway, or living space as a focal point, pairing its rich mahogany tone with structured leather seating, brass accent lighting, and contemporary artwork.

Maintain the wood by applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources, and gently cleaning brass mountings with a dry cloth.
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