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19th C. Desktop Campaign Chest
The Old Yard
for sale €1,287     $1,397
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19th C. Desktop Campaign Chest

19th century
For Sale by The Old Yard
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A Small 19th C. Desktop Campaign Chest.  This small Campaign Chest is unusual because it has 2 drawers that run the whole length of the chest and can be accessed either end.  At one end is a section that slides up to reveal the drawers and at the other end the drawers are in plain sight and have working locks and a key.

Constructed from Padouk wood it features brass corners and flush brass handles on each side for ease of transportation during military campaigns.

In good used condition.

Length 75 cm

Width 40 cm

Height 45 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this Desktop Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207773
Dealers Internal Reference
5370
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Description
A Small 19th C. Desktop Campaign Chest.
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  This small Campaign Chest is unusual because it has 2 drawers that run the whole length of the chest and can be accessed either end.
The Old Yard

  At one end is a section that slides up to reveal the drawers and at the other end the drawers are in plain sight and have working locks and a key.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden desktop campaign chest featuring two drawers, flush brass drop handles, and brass corner straps.
fig 1. 19th C. Desktop Campaign Chest

Constructed from Padouk wood it features brass corners and flush brass handles on each side for ease of transportation during military campaigns.

In good used condition.

Length 75 cm

Width 40 cm

Height 45 cm

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Desktop Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207773
Dealers Internal Ref
5370
The Old Yard
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

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Archive I A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden desktop campaign chest featuring two drawers, flush brass drop handles, and brass corner straps.

19th C. Desktop Campaign Chest

Archive II A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden desktop campaign chest featuring two drawers, flush brass drop handles, and brass corner straps. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden desktop campaign chest featuring two drawers, flush brass drop handles, and brass corner straps. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden desktop campaign chest featuring two drawers, flush brass drop handles, and brass corner straps. View IV
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Archive X A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden desktop campaign chest featuring two drawers, flush brass drop handles, and brass corner straps. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden desktop campaign chest featuring two drawers, flush brass drop handles, and brass corner straps. View XI
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Shropshire
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A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden desktop campaign chest featuring two drawers, flush brass drop handles, and brass corner straps.
19th C. Desktop Campaign Chest
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A nineteenth-century rectangular wooden desktop campaign chest featuring two drawers, flush brass drop handles, and brass corner straps.
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FAQs

A campaign chest is a piece of portable furniture specifically designed to be disassembled or easily transported by military officers during campaigns. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these pieces feature recessed brass hardware to prevent damage during transit.

Campaign chests were typically constructed from durable hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, or camphorwood. They feature flush-fitting brass mounts, corner brackets, and recessed drop handles designed to withstand frequent travel.

Authentic pieces usually feature flush brass handles, protective brass corners, and visible dovetail joinery. Look for construction marks consistent with nineteenth-century manufacture and natural patination around the hardware.

A desktop campaign chest works exceptionally well placed on an office desk, sideboard, or large console table as functional storage. It adds texture and historical interest when paired with clean modern lines or traditional leather elements.

Keep the wood conditioned with a high-quality beeswax paste applied in thin coats along the grain. Clean the brass accents gently without harsh chemical polish to preserve the natural patina and oxidisation.
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