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ANTIQUE #SA654848

Campaign Chest Of Drawers

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Culvertons

This English campaign chest of drawers retains an attractive and sought after patina - its colour and surface both reflect its history. These attributes always, in my mind, enhance such a piece. This two-part military chest is predominantly made from teak, with the drawer linings constructed from ash. Its handles and brass strap-work are all original and a key is supplied that fits and works every lock apart from one. The top-right hand drawer was intended to hold important items and as such was secured by a Bramah lock. Cutting a key for this secure and intricate lock is prohibitively expensive but can be done if requested. As you would expect its feet are removable for transportation.
 
This campaign chest has been professionally and sensitively conserved - in my mind, less is always more when restoring campaign furniture.
 
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Antique SA654848 shown on this page was made in 1870. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1870
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Culvertons
West Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 0777 542 6867 or
01306 770212
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD