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Impressive Two-part Camphorwood Secretaire Military Chest
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Impressive Two-part Camphorwood Secretaire Military Chest

19th century
Description

Circa 1870. A large two-part solid camphorwood military secretaire chest, the top in well figured camphorwood with a moulded fore-edge and rounded corners, with a removable architecture shaped back with a carved shell in the center with scribed carving on each side, the front with an unusual combination of various shaped drawers, all with flush brass military handles, beneath the long drawer in the top there is a double drawer which opens to reveal a folding out secretaire with various compartments including a writing surfaces, between each of the drawers there is an elegant ribbed section giving the chest an elegant look, the bottom section with two full length graduating drawers, beneath the drawers there is a moulding that continues round the side, and all resting on four squat bun feet, all with excellent colour and patination, comes in two parts.

Physical Dimensions
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Camphorwood Secretaire Campaign Chest to the 1870s.

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SA1190944
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35127
Description
Circa 1870. A large two-part solid camphorwood military secretaire chest, the top in well figured camphorwood with a moulded fore-edge and rounded corners, with a removable architecture shaped back with a carved shell in the center with scribed carving on each side, the front with an unusual combination of various shaped drawers, all with flush brass military handles, beneath the long drawer in the top there is a double drawer which opens to reveal a folding out secretaire with various compartments including a writing surfaces, between each of the drawers there is an elegant ribbed section giving the chest an elegant look, the bottom section with two full length graduating drawers, beneath the drawers there is a moulding that continues round the side, and all resting on four squat bun feet, all with excellent colour and patination, comes in two parts.
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Camphorwood Secretaire Campaign Chest to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190944
Dealers Internal Ref
35127
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An antique two-part camphorwood military secretaire chest with recessed brass handles and a carved shell cresting.
Impressive Two-Part Camphorwood Secretaire Military Chest
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Designed for transport by officers during military campaigns, campaign secretaire chests feature modular two-part construction, brass handles recessed flush into the wood, and an integrated drop-front writing desk drawer.

They were predominantly crafted from dense timbers such as camphorwood, teak, or mahogany, equipped with flush-fitting brass hardware, protective corners, and robust dovetail joinery built to withstand travel.

Authentic pieces feature flush brass recessed handles, side carrying handles, split two-part construction with alignment pegs, hand-cut dovetails, and camphorwood linings designed to deter insects.

Position this piece as a functional accent in a hallway, home office, or bedroom, pairing warm timber tones and patinated brass hardware with clean-lined contemporary artwork and subtle lighting.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain, while avoiding direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and abrasive chemical polish that could damage the brass patination.
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