Teak Campaign Chest

Name: Teak Campaign Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1218537
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Gaylords Antiques

Description

An exceptional teak campaign chest , distinguished with its original Bramah lock , the chest was originally designed for transportation by the Military Officers, it features the original brass recessed handles and brass corner mounts and screw on feet also useful for transportation , the right hand drawer has the original Bramah lock unfortunately the key is missing . The teak has developed a rich golden brown patina over time , the drawers offer generous storage and are teak lined. This chest would be wonderful for collectors, or used as storage in a bedroom , hallway or Office.

Width 39" 99cm

Depth 18" 46cm

Height 41" 104cm

General history:-

Joseph Bramah invented the Bramah lock at his shop in Piccadilly London , he displayed one of his patented locks in the window alongside a challenge offering a substantial reward of 200 guineas to anyone who could pick it , the challenge remained unpicked for more than 67 years earning a reputation as one of the most secure locks ever. It was eventually opened in 1851 during the great exhibition by an American lock smith Alfred Charles Hobbs , this took him 51 hours and 16 days

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

99cm (38.98")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1218537

Description

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The teak has developed a rich golden brown patina over time , the drawers offer generous storage and are teak lined.

Gaylords Antiques

This chest would be wonderful for collectors, or used as storage in a bedroom , hallway or Office.

Width 39" 99cm

Depth 18" 46cm

Height 41" 104cm

General history:-

Joseph Bramah invented the Bramah lock at his shop in Piccadilly London , he displayed one of his patented locks in the window alongside a challenge offering a substantial reward of 200 guineas to anyone who could pick it , the challenge remained unpicked for more than 67 years earning a reputation as one of the most secure locks ever. It was eventually opened in 1851 during the great exhibition by an American lock smith Alfred Charles Hobbs , this took him 51 hours and 16 days