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19th‑century Mahogany Campaign Chest
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19th‑century Mahogany Campaign Chest

19th century
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A well‑proportioned 19th‑century campaign chest in warm, figured mahogany, fitted throughout with recessed brass handles and corner mounts. The layout follows the classic form: two short drawers over three long, each with a tidy keyhole and original brass work that has mellowed beautifully with age. The timber has developed a rich, inviting patina, highlighting the grain and lending the piece a quiet sense of history. Functional, handsome and full of character, it’s a strong example of campaign furniture — robust enough for everyday use and decorative enough to sit comfortably in any interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1235185
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4301
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Description
A well‑proportioned 19th‑century campaign chest in warm, figured mahogany, fitted throughout with recessed brass handles and corner mounts.
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The layout follows the classic form: two short drawers over three long, each with a tidy keyhole and original brass work that has mellowed beautifully with age.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The timber has developed a rich, inviting patina, highlighting the grain and lending the piece a quiet sense of history. Functional, handsome and full of character, it’s a strong example of campaign furniture — robust enough for everyday use and decorative enough to sit comfortably in any interior.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235185
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4301
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, featuring inset brass handles and brass corner straps.

19th‑century Mahogany Campaign Chest

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Archive VI A 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, featuring inset brass handles and brass corner straps. View VI
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A 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, featuring inset brass handles and brass corner straps.
19th‑Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
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A 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, featuring inset brass handles and brass corner straps.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Military Campaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass handles, Brass corner mounts, Two-part modular design, Turned feet
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A campaign chest is a piece of modular furniture manufactured in the 18th and 19th centuries for military officers on active service. Designed to split into two separate sections for easier transport, these chests feature inset hardware to prevent damage during transit.

Campaign chests were typically constructed from durable hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, or camphorwood. They feature flush-fitting brass drawer pulls, reinforced brass corner brackets, and a two-part split construction held together with brass or iron alignment pins.

Authentic examples display inset flush brass fittings, evidence of a central dividing section, and recessed brass carrying handles on the side panels. Hand-dovetailed drawer joints and natural age-related patina on mahogany surfaces also indicate genuine period construction.

A campaign chest serves as functional storage in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, pairing well with contemporary artwork or understated modern ceramics. Its structured brass hardware adds texture when contrasted against neutral painted walls or minimalist decor schemes.

Dust the mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity to prevent wood movement and brass tarnish.
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