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19th Century Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest
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19th Century Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest

19th century
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A very fine example of a mid 19th century military chest of drawers. Made in Canton, China, for the export market circa 1840. Of excellent construction is solid camphorwood and finished with ebony moldings. Fitted with original solid brass recessed handles. Splits into 2 sections for ease of installation. The top section with a secretaire drawer flanked by shorter drawers and with a long drawer above. The bottom section with 3 long drawers. All drawers are lockable (key supplied). The secretaire drawer opens to reveal a fitted interior , complete with a sumptuous black leather writing surface. To the top is a gallery (detachable) and the whole chest stands on turned bun feet. This chest exudes charm and colonial elegance. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 105cms

Depth 49cms

Height 113cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

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SA1233383
Dealers Internal Reference
18485
Description
A very fine example of a mid 19th century military chest of drawers. Made in Canton, China, for the export market circa 1840. Of excellent construction is solid camphorwood and finished with ebony moldings. Fitted with original solid brass recessed handles. Splits into 2 sections for ease of installation. The top section with a secretaire drawer flanked by shorter drawers and with a long drawer above. The bottom section with 3 long drawers. All drawers are lockable (key supplied).
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The secretaire drawer opens to reveal a fitted interior , complete with a sumptuous black leather writing surface.
Camden Antiques

To the top is a gallery (detachable) and the whole chest stands on turned bun feet. This chest exudes charm and colonial elegance. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 105cms

Depth 49cms

Height 113cms

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Camphor Wood Campaign Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233383
Dealers Internal Ref
18485
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Archive I A nineteenth-century camphor wood military campaign chest with dark wood borders, flush brass handles, and a central drop-front secretaire section.

19th Century Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest

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Archive V A nineteenth-century camphor wood military campaign chest with dark wood borders, flush brass handles, and a central drop-front secretaire section. View V
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Archive XIII A nineteenth-century camphor wood military campaign chest with dark wood borders, flush brass handles, and a central drop-front secretaire section. View XIII
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A nineteenth-century camphor wood military campaign chest with dark wood borders, flush brass handles, and a central drop-front secretaire section.
19th Century Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest
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A secretaire military campaign chest is a specialised piece of British colonial furniture constructed for military officers to use on foreign deployments. It combines multiple storage drawers with a fold-down desk drawer designed for writing correspondence in the field.

These chests were typically crafted from sturdy, aromatic hardwoods such as camphor wood, teak, or mahogany to resist pest damage during maritime travel. Flush brass mounts, straps, and recessed handles were used to prevent snagging during transport.

Authentic campaign pieces feature recessed flush hardware, brass corner bindings, and often split into two separate transportable sections. Look for period joinery such as hand-cut dovetails and natural wear surrounding brass fittings.

A campaign chest serves as an effective statement piece in a study, hallway, or bedroom. Its structured form pairs well with dark leather seating, brass accents, and neutral woven textiles.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and polish the wood with beeswax occasionally to protect the original finish. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on brass hardware to preserve its aged patina.
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