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Mahogany Campaign Chest Circa 1780
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Mahogany Campaign Chest Circa 1780

18th century
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A rare, beautiful mahogany officers campaign chest circa 1780. With several drawers of various shapes and sizes and a writing slope. Lovely lions heads handles and brass handles to the side for transportation purposes.

Height 36" / 92cm

Width - 27" / 69cm

Depth - 20"/ 51cm

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Campaign Chest to the 18th Century.

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Description
A rare, beautiful mahogany officers campaign chest circa 1780. With several drawers of various shapes and sizes and a writing slope. Lovely lions heads handles and brass handles to the side for transportation purposes.

Height 36" / 92cm

Width - 27" / 69cm

Depth - 20"/ 51cm

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Campaign Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1214766
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70/585/220
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
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Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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An eighteenth-century mahogany campaign chest with an open top lid, side brass handles, and an extended writing slope lined with green baize.
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An eighteenth-century mahogany campaign chest with an open top lid, side brass handles, and an extended writing slope lined with green baize.
Mahogany campaign chest circa 1780
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Campaign furniture was specifically designed to be easily packed and transported by military officers during foreign service, gaining prominence during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Dense hardwoods such as mahogany and teak were predominantly favoured for durability, frequently paired with flush brass corner mountings, recessed brass handles, and iron locking mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces showcase hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-forged brass hardware exhibiting natural surface oxidisation, functional side handles, and structural signs of historical travel.

A campaign chest functions well as an occasional writing desk, side unit, or hallway accent, where its rich wood tones contrast effectively against modern muted walls and minimalist textiles.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage, dust using a clean microfibre cloth, and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to protect the timber surface.
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