Search 0
3,568  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1220173
FOR SALE
£2,950
Email Phone Buy
Save
Rare Figured Walnut Military Campaign Chest
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €3,452     $3,747
£2,950
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jan 2011
Browse dealers 277 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in all periods of english furniture
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1220173
PDF SHARE
SAVE

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")

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09541211
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Flush-fitting brass handles and corner straps: standard military fittings from the mid-nineteenth century.
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: bench work predating machine joinery.
Bookmatched figured walnut veneers: a luxury finish popular in mid-Victorian homes.
Wide rough-sawn backboards: old secondary timbers showing dark natural oxidisation.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1220173
Dealers Internal Reference
MMNE250529C
Dealers Notes

England delivery is included on items listed over £500.

We can deliver all over the world, please request a quote along with your delivery postcode for an accurate price.

All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07799880163 or 01634233280 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email or you can call 07799880163 or 01634233280 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.LTANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock

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")

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09541211
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Flush-fitting brass handles and corner straps: standard military fittings from the mid-nineteenth century.
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: bench work predating machine joinery.
Bookmatched figured walnut veneers: a luxury finish popular in mid-Victorian homes.
Wide rough-sawn backboards: old secondary timbers showing dark natural oxidisation.

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
99cm (38.98")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220173
Dealers Internal Ref
MMNE250529C
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Specialists in all periods of english furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LTANTIQUES.CO.UK Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet.
1 / 14
Archive I 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

Archive II A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View II
Archive III A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View III
Archive IV A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View IV
Archive V A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View V
Archive VI A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View IX
Archive X A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View X
Archive XI A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View XIII
Archive XIV A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet. View XIV
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Telephone 01634 233280 or 07799 880 163
Location
White Hill Road
Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lta
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 277
Items Sold 114
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Verified Since Jan 2011
View Dealer Info
Location: White Hill Road , Detling , Nr Maidstone, Kent , ME14 3HH, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/lta
Verified
Jan 2011
For Sale
277
Sold
114
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
Ref: SA1220173
A Victorian figured walnut military campaign chest featuring two stackable sections, flush brass handles, brass corner strapping, and turned feet.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

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.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass handles, Corner straps, Two-part construction, Turned feet
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 45.5 cm (18 in)

This Victorian campaign chest of drawers dates from 1850 in the campaign style, fashioned from figured walnut with a warm brown colour and brass hardware. The two-part construction incorporates bookmatched veneers with rich grain patterns, flush recessed brass handles, protective brass corner strapping and bindings, and four turned bun feet. Measuring 106 cm high by 99 cm wide and 45.5 cm deep, it provides substantial storage capacity while maintaining a compact footprint. Suitable for use in a bedroom, study or hallway, the chest serves as a practical storage unit for clothing, documents or linens. The traditional configuration includes two short upper drawers and three graduated long drawers below, offering versatile organisation within any residential interior.

FAQs

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.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories