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Late 19th Century Mahogany Ships Naval Campaign Desk.
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Late 19th Century Mahogany Ships Naval Campaign Desk.

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 June 2026 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
This “Late 19th Century Mahogany Ships Naval Campaign Desk” found a buyer.

It was listed by Rupert Hitchcox Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

Ships Naval campaign kneehole pedestal writing desk.

In 3 parts.

Kneehole height 61 cms.

Kneehole width 37 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Desk to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1206062
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Description
Ships Naval campaign kneehole pedestal writing desk.

In 3 parts.

Kneehole height 61 cms.

Kneehole width 37 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Desk to the 1900s.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1206062
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A late 19th-century mahogany campaign desk with a green leather writing surface and recessed brass drawer pulls.
Late 19th century mahogany Ships Naval campaign desk.
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A late 19th-century mahogany campaign desk with a green leather writing surface and recessed brass drawer pulls.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass pull handles, Leather insert desktop, Pedestal drawer configuration
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

A campaign desk is a type of portable furniture designed to be easily packed up and transported for military use by officers during campaigns, originating prominently during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Authentic campaign pieces are typically constructed from durable hardwoods like mahogany or teak, featuring brass corners, recessed flush handles, and often dismantling into multiple sections for ease of transport.

Authenticity is identified by hand-dovetailed drawer construction, original brass hardware with countersunk screws, solid secondary woods, and signs of age such as genuine patina and oxidation on the metal components.

An antique campaign desk serves as a striking focal point in a home office or living room, pairing well with minimalist modern seating to create a balanced contrast between historical character and clean lines.

Preserve antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and clean it periodically using a soft, dry cloth without applying modern silicone-based polishes.
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