Victorian Mahogany Military Chest

Name: Victorian Mahogany Military Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA488584
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Hingstons of Wilton

Description

Victorian mahogany military chest

Here we have this superb quality military chest, made in 2 parts to enable it to be transported easily for campaign around the world.

Made in mahogany with flush brass handles and corners.

In 1845 Richard Millard patented his Portable Recumbent Easy Chair. At that time he was at 12 Craven Street, Strand. Hill and Millard were established by 1854, when he joined forces with John Hill. The company of Hill, Millard Ltd is noted at 7 Duncannon Street, Trafalgar Square from 1890 to 1930

This chest would have been purchased from the Trafalgar Square store by an officer and would have been a prestige purchase.

The top right drawer with an original Bramah lock with key

99cms wide (39ins)

46cms deep (18ins)

107.5cms high (42 1/2ins)

Physical Dimensions

Height

107cm (42.13")

Width

99cm (38.98")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA488584

Dealers Notes

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Description

Victorian mahogany military chest

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Here we have this superb quality military chest, made in 2 parts to enable it to be transported easily for campaign around the world.

Hingstons of Wilton

Made in mahogany with flush brass handles and corners.

fig 1. Victorian mahogany military chest — fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Military Chest

In 1845 Richard Millard patented his Portable Recumbent Easy Chair. At that time he was at 12 Craven Street, Strand. Hill and Millard were established by 1854, when he joined forces with John Hill. The company of Hill, Millard Ltd is noted at 7 Duncannon Street, Trafalgar Square from 1890 to 1930