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Victorian Teak Military Chest by Army & Navy
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Victorian Teak Military Chest by Army & Navy

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A very good late Victorian period military chest of drawers by Army and Navy Co-operative Society Ltd. Of good construction in solid teak with mahogany drawer linings. With an arrangement of 5 drawers and fitted with original solid brass handles and mounts. The top drawer bearing the ivorine label for Army and Navy csl. All standing on original turned bun feet. Splits into 2 sections for ease of installation. Sympathetically polished and waxed in our workshops. Now offered for sale in excellent condition, with a good colour, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 99cms

Depth 46cms

Height 103cms

The Army and Navy Co-Operative Society Ltd was formed in 1871 by a group of British army and navy officers. It was their intention to supply articles of domestic consumption and general use to its members at the lowest rates. The first store opened on 15 February 1872 at Victoria Street, London. At the end of 1873 a gun department was established.

By the end of the century the Society was issuing an enormous annual illustrated price list, had introduced telephone ordering and had reduced mail order prices. In 1934 the company's official name became the Army and Navy Store Ltd and in 1973 Army and Navy Stores was taken over by House of Fraser.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Teak Campaign Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204664
Dealers Internal Reference
18394
Description
A very good late Victorian period military chest of drawers by Army and Navy Co-operative Society Ltd. Of good construction in solid teak with mahogany drawer linings. With an arrangement of 5 drawers and fitted with original solid brass handles and mounts. The top drawer bearing the ivorine label for Army and Navy csl. All standing on original turned bun feet. Splits into 2 sections for ease of installation. Sympathetically polished and waxed in our workshops. Now offered for sale in excellent condition, with a good colour, ready to go straight into the home.
fig 1. A Victorian teak two-part military campaign chest featuring flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and turned legs.
fig 1. Victorian Teak Military Chest by Army & Navy

Dimensions:

Width 99cms

Depth 46cms

Height 103cms

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The Army and Navy Co-Operative Society Ltd was formed in 1871 by a group of British army and navy officers.
Camden Antiques

It was their intention to supply articles of domestic consumption and general use to its members at the lowest rates. The first store opened on 15 February 1872 at Victoria Street, London. At the end of 1873 a gun department was established.

fig 2. A Victorian teak two-part military campaign chest featuring flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and turned legs.
fig 2. Victorian Teak Military Chest by Army & Navy

By the end of the century the Society was issuing an enormous annual illustrated price list, had introduced telephone ordering and had reduced mail order prices. In 1934 the company's official name became the Army and Navy Store Ltd and in 1973 Army and Navy Stores was taken over by House of Fraser.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Teak Campaign Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204664
Dealers Internal Ref
18394
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Archive I A Victorian teak two-part military campaign chest featuring flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and turned legs.

Victorian Teak Military Chest by Army & Navy

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Telephone 07887 503 904
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The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
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A Victorian teak two-part military campaign chest featuring flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and turned legs.
Victorian Teak Military Chest by Army & Navy
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A Victorian teak two-part military campaign chest featuring flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and turned legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialTeak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Two-part modular construction, Turned feet
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This late Victorian campaign chest of drawers originates from 1890, constructed by the Army and Navy Co-operative Society Ltd. The piece uses solid teak wood with a warm brown polished and waxed finish, complemented by mahogany drawer linings. Practical details include a modular two-part construction, five drawers arranged in two upper small drawers and three full-width lower drawers, original turned bun feet, and an ivorine label set into the top drawer. Brass hardware comprises flush inset handles, corner brackets, and joint mounts. The chest measures 103 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. Designed for transport by British military officers during the colonial era, the modular form splits into two sections for ease of installation. Today, this functional storage item suits a gentleman's library, bedroom, or study as an organizing unit for clothing, documents, or accessories. The traditional campaign styling integrates smoothly into heritage or contemporary home offices and living spaces requiring compact, durable drawer storage.

FAQs

A military campaign chest is a piece of modular storage furniture engineered to break down into easily transportable sections for military officers during travel and deployment.

These pieces were typically crafted from resilient hardwoods such as teak or mahogany, fitted with flush brass corner brackets, strap joints, and recessed handles to prevent damage during transit.

Authentic examples separate into two discrete sections, display flush-mounted brass hardware set smoothly into the timber, and often bear maker marks or stamped brass plates from specialized military outfitting firms.

A campaign chest serves as a functional focal point in a hallway, dressing room, or study, complementing minimalist contemporary decor, dark leather upholstery, and neutral wool textiles.

Apply high-grade beeswax periodically along the timber grain to maintain moisture balance, and wipe down brass mountings with a soft dry cloth to preserve natural patination.
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