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Fine Quality, Solid Mahogany, Military Campaign Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €2,867     $3,112
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Fine Quality, Solid Mahogany, Military Campaign Desk.

1900 - 1920
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Fine quality, solid mahogany, military campaign desk. Circa 1910. Of a good, hand cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, flush brass handles, working 4 lever locks with keys and standing on turned bun feet. The top with an old full hide leather. With a large full length map/plan drawer and six other full length drawers.  With hidden turn catches to hold down top during rough journeys.

Size 56 x 29 x 32 inches tall (143 x 74 x 81 cm tall)

Price £2450

Stock no. 5384

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Desk to the 1910s.

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SA747844
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5384
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Description
Fine quality, solid mahogany, military campaign desk. Circa 1910.
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Of a good, hand cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, flush brass handles, working 4 lever locks with keys and standing on turned bun feet.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The top with an old full hide leather. With a large full length map/plan drawer and six other full length drawers.  With hidden turn catches to hold down top during rough journeys.

Size 56 x 29 x 32 inches tall (143 x 74 x 81 cm tall)

Price £2450

Stock no. 5384

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Mahogany Military Campaign Desk to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA747844
Dealers Internal Ref
5384
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet.
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Archive I Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet.

Fine quality, solid mahogany, military campaign desk.

Archive II Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View II
Archive III Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View III
Archive IV Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View IV
Archive V Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View V
Archive VI Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View VI
Archive VII Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View VII
Archive VIII Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View VIII
Archive IX Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View IX
Archive X Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View X
Archive XI Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View XI
Archive XII Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View XII
Archive XIII Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet. View XIII
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Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet.
Fine quality, solid mahogany, military campaign desk.
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Solid mahogany military campaign pedestal desk featuring an inset leather writing top, flush brass handles, and nine drawers resting on turned feet.
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A military campaign desk is a piece of portable furniture designed for armed forces officers to use in the field during military expeditions. Historically, these pieces were constructed to break down into separate sections for easy transportation by horse, carriage, or ship.

These desks were typically constructed from durable dense hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, or camphorwood. They feature flush-fitting brass mounts, recessed handles, and corner straps designed to prevent damage during transit.

Authentic pieces generally break apart into distinct upper and lower sections, featuring flush brass military handles, exposed brass corner brackets, hand-cut dovetail joints, and heavy construction suitable for travel.

A campaign desk serves as a functional focal point in a modern study or home office, pairing well with contemporary leather seating, neutral wall palettes, and warm metallic accents.

Keep the wood hydrated with regular applications of high-grade beeswax, clean brass fittings gently without stripping the natural oxidisation, and condition the leather writing top to prevent drying or cracking.
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