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A 19th Century Mahogany Low Campaign Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet 107cm
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A 19th Century Mahogany Low Campaign Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet 107cm

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Gilt and Gesso
This “19th Century Mahogany Low Campaign Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet 107cm” found a buyer.

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A 19th Century Mahogany Low Campaign Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet 107cm.

A handsome 2 drawer 19th century, mahogany military campaign chest of drawers with an elegant timeworn patination, original brassware, locks and leather top, standing well upon bracket feet.

The 107cm wide, low campaign chest comprises of 2 drawers, each with original flush brass handles and locks, no key, that fit beneath tooled leather top, please see photos of the leather’s condition, whilst mostly very good, there is an area of wear and loss to the lower right, this is repairable or replaceable. We are selling in its current condition and allow the buyer to decide the choice of leather or not, prices sensibly to reflect.

Dimensions

Width 107cm

Height 60cm

Depth 46cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from East Sussex

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £70, please enquire for areas of Scotland and parts of Wales.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Mahogany Low Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1238505
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A 19th Century Mahogany Low Campaign Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet 107cm.
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A handsome 2 drawer 19th century, mahogany military campaign chest of drawers with an elegant timeworn patination, original brassware, locks and leather top, standing well upon bracket feet.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet.
fig 1. A 19th Century Mahogany Low Campaign Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet 107cm

The 107cm wide, low campaign chest comprises of 2 drawers, each with original flush brass handles and locks, no key, that fit beneath tooled leather top, please see photos of the leather’s condition, whilst mostly very good, there is an area of wear and loss to the lower right, this is repairable or replaceable. We are selling in its current condition and allow the buyer to decide the choice of leather or not, prices sensibly to reflect.

fig 2. A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet.
fig 2. A 19th Century Mahogany Low Campaign Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet 107cm

Dimensions

Width 107cm

Height 60cm

Depth 46cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from East Sussex

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £70, please enquire for areas of Scotland and parts of Wales.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Mahogany Low Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238505
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19th Century Mahogany Low Campaign Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet 107cm

Archive II A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet. View II
Archive III A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet. View VII
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A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet.
A 19th Century Mahogany Low Campaign Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet 107cm
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A low 19th-century mahogany campaign chest of drawers featuring two wide drawers with recessed brass handles and brass corner brackets, supported on bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMilitary Campaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Bracket feet, Two-drawer configuration
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This nineteenth-century military campaign chest of drawers follows a low-profile two-drawer configuration made from mahogany in a warm brown shade with an elegant timeworn patination. The timber features visible grain patterns, complemented by original brassware including flush brass handles, working locks without keys, and brass corner brackets reinforcing the frame. The base rests on bracket feet. The chest measures 60 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a study, library, or bedroom, this piece serves as a compact storage unit for clothes, paperwork, or accessories. The top surface incorporates a tooled leather insert suited for desktop organization or display items. The low proportions allow it to function effectively underneath windows or alongside low seating, bringing traditional campaign utility and character into contemporary residential spaces.

Maintain timber surfaces by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, applying natural beeswax polish periodically, and keeping the wood away from direct heat radiators.

A low campaign chest functions effectively as a coffee table, media unit, or hallway storage piece, blending timber warmth with functional brass details.

Authentic pieces feature recessed brass hardware, protective corner brackets, flat sides without protruding moldings, and often modular stackable sections or removable feet.

These items were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or teak and fitted with inlaid brass corners, straps, and flush-mounted handles to prevent catch damage.

Campaign chests were portable storage units engineered for military officers during the 18th and 19th centuries, constructed to withstand travel and frequent movement.
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