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Rare Figured Walnut Military Campaign Chest
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Rare Figured Walnut Military Campaign Chest

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A rare antique figured walnut military campaign chest of drawers, constructed in two sections and retaining its original brass corner mounts, strapping and recessed campaign handles.

The beautifully figured walnut veneers are bookmatched across the drawer fronts, displaying exceptional grain and a rich, warm patina.

The chest comprises two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, all oak-lined with hand-cut dovetail joints and running smoothly.

Raised on turned bun feet, this fine example combines practicality with elegance and is presented in excellent condition throughout.

W 99cm (39")

D 45.5cm (18")

H 106cm (42")

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Walnut Military Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220173
Dealers Internal Reference
MMNE250529C
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Description
A rare antique figured walnut military campaign chest of drawers, constructed in two sections and retaining its original brass corner mounts, strapping and recessed campaign handles.
The beautifully figured walnut veneers are bookmatched across the drawer fronts, displaying exceptional grain and a rich, warm patina.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet.
fig 1. Rare Figured Walnut Military Campaign Chest

The chest comprises two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, all oak-lined with hand-cut dovetail joints and running smoothly.

Raised on turned bun feet, this fine example combines practicality with elegance and is presented in excellent condition throughout.

W 99cm (39")

D 45.5cm (18")

H 106cm (42")

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Walnut Military Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220173
Dealers Internal Ref
MMNE250529C
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet.
Rare Figured Walnut Military Campaign Chest
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A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A military campaign chest, or officers chest, is a modular item of storage furniture designed specifically to be packed up and transported by armed forces during travel or deployment. They typically feature a two-part split construction for easier carriage, robust brass corner brackets to protect against damage, and flush recessed handles to prevent snagging.

Historically, campaign chests were constructed from durable hardwoods such as teak, camphorwood, mahogany, and walnut. Key construction hallmarks include flush-fitting brass strapwork, recessed drawer pulls, hand-cut dovetail joints, and detachable feet or two-section designs secured with side pins or carrying handles.

Authentic 19th-century campaign chests feature flush-mounted brass hardware that sits perfectly level with the timber surface. Look for signs of hand-planed timber, hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, original brass corner strapping, and evidence of a split two-part construction with original iron screw threads or location pins.

In modern interiors, a campaign chest serves as a functional focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living room. Its warm timber tones and tailored brass accents complement both minimalist modern spaces and traditional scheme layering alongside textured wool, leather, and structural botanical displays.

Walnut timber should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and treated periodically with a high-quality beeswax polish to preserve moisture and grain depth. Avoid using abrasive chemical cleaners on the brass fittings, as preserving the natural patination and tarnish maintains the historical integrity of the metalwork.
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