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Mid C19th Brass-bound Mahogany Officer’s Military Campaign 2-Part Chest of Drawers.
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for sale €2,691     $2,921
£2,300
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Mid C19th Brass-bound Mahogany Officer’s Military Campaign 2-Part Chest of Drawers.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Mid C19th brass-bound mahogany officer’s military campaign 2-part chest of drawers.

Superior quality 2-section brass-bound mahogany chest fitted with a drawer configuration of varying depths and widths , offering practical storage options., originally probably designed to store personal items , uniforms , charts and hats needed on a military campaign tour .

Having protective brass corners , brass strapping and recessed brass handles . Fitted with brass escutcheons and brass locks stamped by ‘Hobbs & Co, London’ , supplied with a steel key operating the majority of the drawers .

The ash-lined drawers having quarter ‘dust-bead’ strips to the interiors and scribed-edge ‘cock-beading’ to the fronts . Two of the short drawers of the top section fitted with bespoke storage divisions to the interiors .Raised on the original turned feet .

Constructed in the traditional manner in two sections for ease of movement and transportation.

In excellent original condition with only minor marks and dents commensurate with age , use and purpose.

The chest has achieved a pleasing , rich

patina and colour to the well-selected figured mahogany. The brass fittings retaining their original aged surface , minor atmospheric wear to the lacquered finish.

Has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops, ready for use .

H 42”

W 39”

D 19”

England c.1870

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09502746
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Brass locks stamped Hobbs & Co London: dates the ironmongery from the 1850s.
Flush brass corner brackets and strapwork: protected the chest during military transit.
Surface shows gentle handling marks and small indentations: accumulated through long use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1214678
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 265
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Mid C19th brass-bound mahogany officer’s military campaign 2-part chest of drawers.
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Superior quality 2-section brass-bound mahogany chest fitted with a drawer configuration of varying depths and widths , offering practical storage options.
M Lees and Sons

, originally probably designed to store personal items , uniforms , charts and hats needed on a military campaign tour .

fig 1. A mid-nineteenth-century mahogany two-part military campaign chest of drawers with flush brass handles, protective brass corners, and turned feet.
fig 1. Mid C19th Brass-bound Mahogany Officer’s Military Campaign 2-Part Chest of Drawers.

Having protective brass corners , brass strapping and recessed brass handles . Fitted with brass escutcheons and brass locks stamped by ‘Hobbs & Co, London’ , supplied with a steel key operating the majority of the drawers .

fig 2. A mid-nineteenth-century mahogany two-part military campaign chest of drawers with flush brass handles, protective brass corners, and turned feet.
fig 2. Mid C19th Brass-bound Mahogany Officer’s Military Campaign 2-Part Chest of Drawers.

The ash-lined drawers having quarter ‘dust-bead’ strips to the interiors and scribed-edge ‘cock-beading’ to the fronts . Two of the short drawers of the top section fitted with bespoke storage divisions to the interiors .Raised on the original turned feet .

fig 3. A mid-nineteenth-century mahogany two-part military campaign chest of drawers with flush brass handles, protective brass corners, and turned feet.
fig 3. Mid C19th Brass-bound Mahogany Officer’s Military Campaign 2-Part Chest of Drawers.

Constructed in the traditional manner in two sections for ease of movement and transportation.

In excellent original condition with only minor marks and dents commensurate with age , use and purpose.

The chest has achieved a pleasing , rich

fig 4. A mid-nineteenth-century mahogany two-part military campaign chest of drawers with flush brass handles, protective brass corners, and turned feet.
fig 4. Mid C19th Brass-bound Mahogany Officer’s Military Campaign 2-Part Chest of Drawers.

patina and colour to the well-selected figured mahogany. The brass fittings retaining their original aged surface , minor atmospheric wear to the lacquered finish.

Has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops, ready for use .

H 42”

W 39”

D 19”

England c.1870

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09502746
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Brass locks stamped Hobbs & Co London: dates the ironmongery from the 1850s.
Flush brass corner brackets and strapwork: protected the chest during military transit.
Surface shows gentle handling marks and small indentations: accumulated through long use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214678
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 265
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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A mid-nineteenth-century mahogany two-part military campaign chest of drawers with flush brass handles, protective brass corners, and turned feet.
Mid C19th brass-bound mahogany officer’s military campaign 2-part chest of drawers.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Military Campaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed flush brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Two-part split construction, Turned feet
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This mid-nineteenth-century Victorian military campaign chest of drawers is constructed from warm brown figured mahogany with brass-bound details, standing on turned feet and featuring recessed flush brass handles and protective brass corner brackets. Originally designed in two parts for ease of movement on campaign tours, the timber displays a rich patina and colour with minor marks and dents from age and use. Measuring 106 cm high, 98 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the piece provides versatile storage for a gentleman's library or study, functioning well as a chest of drawers for clothing, linens, or everyday items in a residential home today.

FAQs

A military campaign chest of drawers is a sectional storage piece designed specifically for military officers to transport easily on military expeditions during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. These chests typically separate into two stackable sections and feature recessed metal hardware to prevent damage during movement.

Traditional campaign chests were constructed using durable hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, or camphorwood to withstand temperature variations and sea travel. Construction hallmarks include protective brass corner brackets, brass strapwork, recessed flush handles, and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Authentic nineteenth-century campaign chests feature flush-mounted brass hardware, brass corner reinforcing straps, and a clear horizontal dividing line where the top section lifts off the bottom. Original pieces often retain carrying handles on the outer sides and show hand-cut joinery within the drawer construction.

A campaign chest functions effectively as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, bringing rich timber tones and crisp geometric metalwork to a room. Combining the piece with modern abstract artwork, neutral textured fabrics, and subtle brass accents creates a balanced mix of historical structure and contemporary design.

Maintain the mahogany finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture fluctuations, and wipe the original brass hardware lightly without using abrasive chemical polishes.
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