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Victorian Mahogany Military Campaign Secretaire Chest
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Victorian Mahogany Military Campaign Secretaire Chest

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A fine 19th-century Victorian military campaign secretaire chest, crafted in rich mahogany with brass fittings.

Made in two sections for portability—a defining feature of campaign furniture used by British officers.

The chest offers five drawers, including a concealed secretaire drawer with a fall-front opening to a fitted interior of five small drawers and three pigeonholes, finished with delicate brass knobs and a scalloped arch detail.

Recessed brass handles, reinforced corner brackets, and side straps reflect its military origins while adding to its durability and character.

Raised on turned bun feet, this is a practical yet elegant piece, ideal for both classic and contemporary interiors.

W 107cm (42")

D 51cm (20.25")

H 117cm (46")

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

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SA1208706
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ANEX250321A
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Description
A fine 19th-century Victorian military campaign secretaire chest, crafted in rich mahogany with brass fittings.
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Made in two sections for portability—a defining feature of campaign furniture used by British officers.
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fig 1. A Victorian mahogany military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, brass corner brackets, flush recessed handles, and turned bun feet.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Military Campaign Secretaire Chest

The chest offers five drawers, including a concealed secretaire drawer with a fall-front opening to a fitted interior of five small drawers and three pigeonholes, finished with delicate brass knobs and a scalloped arch detail.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, brass corner brackets, flush recessed handles, and turned bun feet.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Military Campaign Secretaire Chest

Recessed brass handles, reinforced corner brackets, and side straps reflect its military origins while adding to its durability and character.

Raised on turned bun feet, this is a practical yet elegant piece, ideal for both classic and contemporary interiors.

W 107cm (42")

D 51cm (20.25")

H 117cm (46")

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208706
Dealers Internal Ref
ANEX250321A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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A Victorian mahogany military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, brass corner brackets, flush recessed handles, and turned bun feet.
Victorian Mahogany Military Campaign Secretaire Chest
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Designed for military officers on active service during the nineteenth century, campaign chests were constructed in two portable sections with flush-fitting hardware to endure transport without sustaining damage.

High-grade hardwoods such as mahogany and teak were predominantly chosen for structural stability across varying climates, complemented by brass corner mounts and flush recessed handles.

Authentic examples feature two separate stackable sections, flush brass hardware mortised directly into the timber, protective brass corner plates, and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Position the chest as a focal storage piece in a home office, bedroom, or hallway, pairing the rich mahogany tones with minimalist brass accents and simple modern accessories.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply a natural beeswax polish along the wood grain twice annually, and clean brass fittings gently without abrasive chemical solvents.
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