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Tall Victorian Mahogany Military Secretaire Chest
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Tall Victorian Mahogany Military Secretaire Chest

19th century
Description

Circa 1880 Tall Victorian mahogany military secretaire chest. The chest flanked by fluted pilasters with 2 short over 5 long drawers with inset brass campaign handles. The deepest drawer is a well fitted secretaire drawer. With cut brass carrying handles to the sides, all supported on an enclosed plinth base. In excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest to the 1880s.

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SA1174713
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34846
Description
Circa 1880 Tall Victorian mahogany military secretaire chest.
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The chest flanked by fluted pilasters with 2 short over 5 long drawers with inset brass campaign handles.
Georgian Antiques

The deepest drawer is a well fitted secretaire drawer. With cut brass carrying handles to the sides, all supported on an enclosed plinth base. In excellent condition.

Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174713
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34846
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A tall Victorian mahogany military secretaire chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with recessed brass handles.
Tall Victorian mahogany military secretaire chest
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A tall Victorian mahogany military secretaire chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with recessed brass handles.
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A military campaign chest is a piece of portable wooden storage furniture designed specifically for British officers to transport their belongings during military operations in the nineteenth century.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from durable hardwoods such as mahogany or teak, fitted with recessed brass hardware and flush-fitting corner mounts designed to withstand frequent transport.

Authentic pieces feature inset brass handles that sit flush with the drawer fronts, reinforced brass corner brackets, side carrying handles, and frequently split into two sections for easier transit.

A military secretaire chest serves as a striking focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or study, providing ample storage and working surface while complementing both contemporary and traditional decor.

Apply clear beeswax polish periodically along the grain to nourish the timber, keep the chest away from direct heat sources to avoid shrinkage, and dust brass fittings with a soft cloth without abrasive polish.
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