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A Particularly Appealing Mahogany Military Chest
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €3,335     $3,620
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Particularly Appealing Mahogany Military Chest

19th century
Description

A mid 19th century mahogany military chest, in very good and original condition and of lovely colour and finely grained timber. 1080mm high, 990mm wide and 460mm deep. English. Circa 1850.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Mahogany Military Chest to the 1850s.

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SA1223513
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Description
A mid 19th century mahogany military chest, in very good and original condition and of lovely colour and finely grained timber. 1080mm high, 990mm wide and 460mm deep. English. Circa 1850.
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Mahogany Military Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223513
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A nineteenth-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring brass corner straps, flush recessed handles, and turned feet.
A Particularly Appealing Mahogany Military Chest
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A nineteenth-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring brass corner straps, flush recessed handles, and turned feet.
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A military campaign chest is a specialized piece of mobile furniture designed specifically to be packed up and carried by officers during military expeditions in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These chests are typically crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, or camphorwood, featuring cast brass corner brackets, flush-fitting brass handles, and robust iron locks.

Authentic campaign chests generally divide into two portable sections, feature countersunk brass hardware designed not to catch during transport, and show signs of hand-dovetailed drawer construction.

A campaign chest serves as a versatile focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, pairing well with contemporary artwork, warm lighting, and neutral linen textiles.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply high-quality beeswax sparingly along the wood grain twice yearly, and avoid placing the item directly beside heat sources or in direct sunlight.
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