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Fabulous Large Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest Box C.1750
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Fabulous Large Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest Box C.1750

18th century
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Fabulous Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest c.1750 with caddy top, original brass lifting handles, original lock & lockplate & bold, tall bracket feet.

Lid supported when open with wooden stay. Large internal capacity for storage.

This chest has been used by army officers, likely of high social standing, to store their clothing & possessions.

See labels inside lid for Captain Whitmore & Lieutenant Fraulis - Coats & Mackintoshes!

A superb item with provenance in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Width 48 1/2 inches (123cm)

Height 34 1/2 inches (87.5cm)

Depth 24 inches (61cm)

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Charnwood Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Travelling Chest to the Georgian era.

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Fabulous Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest c.
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1750 with caddy top, original brass lifting handles, original lock & lockplate & bold, tall bracket feet.
Charnwood Antiques

Lid supported when open with wooden stay. Large internal capacity for storage.

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring side brass carrying handles, an escutcheon lock, and raised bracket feet.
fig 1. Fabulous Large Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest Box C.1750

This chest has been used by army officers, likely of high social standing, to store their clothing & possessions.

See labels inside lid for Captain Whitmore & Lieutenant Fraulis - Coats & Mackintoshes!

A superb item with provenance in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Width 48 1/2 inches (123cm)

Height 34 1/2 inches (87.5cm)

Depth 24 inches (61cm)

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Travelling Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228058
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring side brass carrying handles, an escutcheon lock, and raised bracket feet.

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A Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring side brass carrying handles, an escutcheon lock, and raised bracket feet.
Fabulous Large Georgian Mahogany Military Travelling Chest Box C.1750
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A Georgian mahogany travelling chest featuring side brass carrying handles, an escutcheon lock, and raised bracket feet.
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A Georgian military travelling chest was designed during the 18th century to allow officers to transport personal effects securely during campaigns, characterised by sturdy wood construction and side carrying handles.

These chests were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, fitted with cast brass handles and iron or brass locking mechanisms to endure transportation.

Authentic 18th-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, original cast brass carrying handles, hand-forged hardware, and natural wear patterns along the base and lid edges.

A large mahogany chest functions effectively as a central coffee table in a living room or positioned at the foot of a bed for substantial storage and structural warmth.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-quality beeswax once or twice annually, while avoiding proximity to radiators or direct sunlight.
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