Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Summary:
• Item: Campaign Chest
• Circa: 1860
• Provenance: India
• Wood: Solid teak
• Dismantles into two sections
• Two-over-three drawer design
• Recessed brass military handles
• Brass bindings / corner brackets
• Original brass handles
• Rosewood key escutcheons
• Working lever locks with key
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Teak drawer linings
• Slide-on / detachable feet
• Stunning original polish & patination
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles into two sections
• Free 14 day UK returns period
The chest boasts extremely good quality brass swan neck side carrying handles. The drawers feature rosewood key escutcheons on subtle scribe drawer fronts. The brass corner brackets and brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The chest is constructed of solid teak with teak hand-dovetailed drawer linings with its original back. The drawers are in good working order, they are clean inside and close flush to the frame. Chests that were constructed in the colonies, such as this one, were usually constructed of solid teak. The drawers feature working lever locks and a key. The chest stands on slide-on (detachable) turned teak feet and features the original backboards. The chest splits into two sections for easy transportation.
Provenance:
Chests that were constructed in the colonies, such as this one, were usually constructed of solid teak. 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 during the mid 19th Century.
Condition Report:
This military chest is in very good condition. There are nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chest features the original brass handles. There are no ink stains, cup marks or burns to the top of the chest. All the hand dovetailed drawers close flush to the frame. The drawers features working lever locks with a key. As it boasts the original polish, the chest has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning it has received (it cannot be recreated through re-polishing). The chest features slide-on (detachable) feet. This item is very well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 106.9cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
Width (including side handles) = 106.6cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
Width (excluding handles) = 105cm or 41?” or 3ft 5?”
Depth = 49.5cm or 19½” or 1ft 7½”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Days 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. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a full refund.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers.
About the Seller:
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
Ref. Military Chest 39
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Victorian Colonial Anglo Indian Teak & Brass Military Officer’s Campaign Chest of Drawers (Circa 1860)
