Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
• Circa: 1800
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• Single piece top
• One piece chest
• Miniature brass inset handles
• Brass bindings & corner brackets
• Brass shaped key escutcheons
• Working locks and key
• Two over three drawer design
• Hand-dovetail drawer construction
• Original screw-on turned brass tipped feet
• Original polish
• Stunning colour & patination
• Very rare small size
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Constructed with a single piece top, it has shaped brass inset handles to the front and sides; brass mounted corner brackets and brass escutcheons all of which are all in excellent condition. The brass mounted corner brackets and brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The chest was built using a two over three-drawer design below a narrow top drawer. The drawers have a scribe moulding to the edge, which depicts cock beading. The drawers also feature the elegantly shaped flush mounted miniature brass key escutcheons and handles. All drawers are in excellent working order and are clean inside. The top drawer is the narrowest of all; this was to house smaller items such as jewellery and paperwork. Inside the top drawer are a divider and an internal detachable board. The base of the chest is finished with a small square moulded plinth. The chest stands on its original mahogany screw-on turned feet, which are brass tipped. Boasting a stunning grain configuration and patination, the chest is constructed of mahogany and has lovely hand-dovetailed cedar lined drawers. The drawers feature working locks and a key. The original turned feet are detachable and are screwed on with a steel thread (as originally designed) and are brass tipped.
Provenance:
It was most likely constructed in England and then shipped to Calcutta, India where it would have been used. We think it is of English origin because it is quite a refined and well-made chest. The military chests constructed in India were usually of more primitive design and construction method. There is an original label to the topside of the lower chest detailing the owner, reference number and the location stamped “Calcutta”.
This campaign chest would have been commissioned for a member of the British Raj or a high-ranking officer in the British Army during the reign of Queen Victoria in colonial India (Calcutta) during the 19th Century.
Condition Report:
This chest is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. There are a nominal old use marks to the corners, sides and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The brass inset drawer handles; brass mounted corner brackets are original. All drawers feature working locks and key. The chest boasts the original back and screw-on feet. The rack boasts its original polish, which is rare to see; this is why it boasts a stunning deep rich chestnut colour. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 77.5cm or 30½” or 2ft 6½”
Feet Height = 20.8cm or 8?”
Width = 63.5cm or 25” or 2ft 1”
Depth = 46.5cm or 18¼” or 2ft 6¼”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item.
UK Buyer Payment:
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International Buyers:
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Ref: Military Chest 17
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Small Rare Colonial Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers (Circa 1800)
