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Unusual Teak Campaign Chest
Athey Antiques
for sale €2,516     $2,731
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Unusual Teak Campaign Chest

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

An unusual brass bound, two section, teak secretaire campaign chest.

The hinged top secretaire drawer opening to three small internal drawers with recessed brass handles, a tooled leather writing slope, the top section of which opens to an arrangement of pigeon holes and a cupboard with storage well below, the bottom section of the writing slope ( with locking mechanism ) and an additional storage well. three further drawers below, all with recessed brass handles and locks ( all stamped for Hobbs & Co, London ) with working key, the sides with substantial brass carrying handles, raised on flattened bun feet.

With normal marks, scuffs, wear and some historic repairs, all as one would expect with an item of campaign furniture but overall this very handsome chest is in good, sound condition and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 47" 120 cm

Width 36.5" 92 cm

Depth 20" 51 cm

All sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166911
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3768
Description
An unusual brass bound, two section, teak secretaire campaign chest.

The hinged top secretaire drawer opening to three small internal drawers with recessed brass handles, a tooled leather writing slope, the top section of which opens to an arrangement of pigeon holes and a cupboard with storage well below, the bottom section of the writing slope ( with locking mechanism ) and an additional storage well. three further drawers below, all with recessed brass handles and locks ( all stamped for Hobbs & Co, London ) with working key, the sides with substantial brass carrying handles, raised on flattened bun feet.

fig 1. An antique teak campaign secretaire chest featuring brass corner mounts, flush drawer handles, carrying handles, and a drop-front slanted leather writing desk.
fig 1. Unusual Teak Campaign Chest

With normal marks, scuffs, wear and some historic repairs, all as one would expect with an item of campaign furniture but overall this very handsome chest is in good, sound condition and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 47" 120 cm

Width 36.5" 92 cm

Depth 20" 51 cm

All sizes approximate.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166911
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3768
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Archive I An antique teak campaign secretaire chest featuring brass corner mounts, flush drawer handles, carrying handles, and a drop-front slanted leather writing desk.

Unusual Teak Campaign Chest

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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2010
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An antique teak campaign secretaire chest featuring brass corner mounts, flush drawer handles, carrying handles, and a drop-front slanted leather writing desk.
Unusual teak campaign chest
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An antique teak campaign secretaire chest featuring brass corner mounts, flush drawer handles, carrying handles, and a drop-front slanted leather writing desk.
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A campaign secretaire chest is a piece of portable military furniture incorporating both storage drawers and a fold-out or slant-front writing desk. Originally commissioned by military officers during the nineteenth century, these pieces were designed to be split into manageable sections for transport during campaigns.

Military campaign furniture was predominantly constructed from resilient hardwoods such as teak, mahogany, or camphor wood to withstand climate changes during travel. Construction features robust brass corner straps, flush-recessed drawer handles, and heavy iron or brass side carrying handles.

Authentic pieces feature flush-fitting brass hardware countersunk into the timber to prevent damage during transport. Look for two-section modular construction, side carrying handles, brass corner straps, and evidence of hand-cut dovetail joints.

A campaign secretaire chest serves as a compact desk and storage solution for home offices, alcoves, or living spaces. Its clean lines and functional brass hardware allow it to bridge traditional and contemporary schemes effectively.

Timber surfaces should be preserved using a natural beeswax polish applied along the grain, avoiding silicone sprays. Brass hardware should be cleaned with a dry microfibre cloth to retain historic patina, while leather writing surfaces require gentle cleaning and periodic conditioning.
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