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 mi
...nor 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
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Internal Reference: ML 265
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1214678
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 106cm (41.7inches)Width is 98cm (38.6inches)Depth is 48cm (18.9inches)
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