Victorian teak brass bound military chestWe are delighted to offer this Victorian teak brass bound officer’s military chest, a superb example of 19th-century campaign furniture, designed for portability and durability during service. Constructed in two parts for ease of transport, the chest features recessed brass handles and brass corner mounts, typical of military design. The warm teak has developed a fine patina over time, telling the story of its history.Once an officer was commissioned, he would purchase a campaign chest to take for his service to far flung places around the world. It would have been supplied with specially made cases that each section could slide into ready for shipment. These cases were made of stained pine and have iron corners. Over time these got separated and lost.It is fitted an unusual drawer formation, with 3 drawers along the top, a helmet/hat drawer to each side of the central drawer. Below is a further deep drawer.The lower section is f...