19th.c. Military Officer’s Campaign Chest C.1880.

Name: 19th.c. Military Officer’s Campaign Chest C.1880.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA403006
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Late 19th.c. military officer’s campaign chest c.1880. In solid camphorwood, a fragrant and pest resistant timber strengthened with brass corners and bindings, with heavy brass carry handles. Original stencil lettering to the outside for ‘C.L Lowder Shanghai’ on the lid, ‘Mrs Lowder H.S Kin London’ on the rear and initialled C.L.L. on the ends. A rare example of the form, this box has an air and watertight zinc lining and three locks to protect (or perhaps keep cool) the contents during travel in tropical parts. Great character with some old wear and repairs to the brass. Front handle is a period replacement, otherwise original through with a particularly good colour. Cleaned and polished in our workshop.

Dimensions: width 40", depth 20", height 19".

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA403006

Dealers Internal Reference

29010

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Late 19th.c. military officer’s campaign chest c.1880.

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In solid camphorwood, a fragrant and pest resistant timber strengthened with brass corners and bindings, with heavy brass carry handles.

Collinge Antiques

Original stencil lettering to the outside for ‘C.L Lowder Shanghai’ on the lid, ‘Mrs Lowder H.S Kin London’ on the rear and initialled C.L.L. on the ends. A rare example of the form, this box has an air and watertight zinc lining and three locks to protect (or perhaps keep cool) the contents during travel in tropical parts. Great character with some old wear and repairs to the brass. Front handle is a period replacement, otherwise original through with a particularly good colour. Cleaned and polished in our workshop.

Dimensions: width 40", depth 20", height 19".

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA403006

Dealers Internal Ref

29010

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Collinge Antiques

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