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English 19th Century Quality Antique Military Chest of Drawers
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English 19th Century Quality Antique Military Chest of Drawers

19th century
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English 19th Century Quality Antique Military Chest of Drawers

A proper, true 19th century antique campaign chest of drawers, designed to be moved along the campaign trail, comes apart in two sections at the waist, along with four original screw off turned bun feet. Made entirely in an unusual choice of timber being chestnut which is a fabulous colour. This English antique military chest of drawers has brass bound corners to protect from knocks whilst moving and flush fit brass handles to the two short drawers over three long drawers. All five drawers run well and are clean inside. Lovely proportions and in very good original condition throughout. English and dating to around 1840.

Dimensions

Height: 115cm (45.63")

Width: 101cm (40.08")

Depth: 46cm (18.25")

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Military Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1209262
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Description
English 19th Century Quality Antique Military Chest of Drawers

A proper, true 19th century antique campaign chest of drawers, designed to be moved along the campaign trail, comes apart in two sections at the waist, along with four original screw off turned bun feet. Made entirely in an unusual choice of timber being chestnut which is a fabulous colour.

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This English antique military chest of drawers has brass bound corners to protect from knocks whilst moving and flush fit brass handles to the two short drawers over three long drawers.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

All five drawers run well and are clean inside. Lovely proportions and in very good original condition throughout. English and dating to around 1840.

Dimensions

Height: 115cm (45.63")

Width: 101cm (40.08")

Depth: 46cm (18.25")

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Military Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209262
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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A nineteenth-century wood military campaign chest of drawers with flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and turned feet.
English 19th Century Quality Antique Military Chest of Drawers
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A nineteenth-century wood military campaign chest of drawers with flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and turned feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialPine, Brass
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Two-part split frame, Turned feet
  • SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

Campaign furniture was designed specifically for British military officers to break down and transport easily during overseas travel in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These chests were typically constructed from resilient hardwoods such as teak, mahogany, or pine, fitted with protective brass corner straps and flush brass handles to prevent snagging during transport.

Authentic campaign chests generally feature a two-part split construction, recessed flush brass handles, brass corner brackets, and removable turned feet or carrying handles.

A military chest works well in hallways, bedrooms, or study spaces, providing functional storage while complementing contemporary, traditional, or eclectic room schemes.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry lint-free cloth, clean brass mounts gently without harsh chemical cleaners, and apply natural beeswax sparingly to nourish the wood finish.
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