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Antique Pine Campaign Chest

Name: Antique Pine Campaign Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA806055
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Description

An unusual military campaign chest dating from the early 20th century. It is made from pine which is strapped in iron banding and iron corner pieces. Typical of campaign furniture it splits into two parts, with large carrying handles on each section and the two sections are held in place on large iron pegs and there are various stamped numbers on the outer casing.

The front of the top section hinges down to reveal two sliding trays and a small drawer with recessed brass handle. There is an inset maker's plaque in the fall front for "Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd". The bottom section has two doors which open out to reveal a further large sliding tray. There are working keys for both top and bottom sections.

Both pieces are strapped all the way around and are nicely finished on the back, sides and top so it makes the piece quite versatile as it could be used in two separate pieces as well as together.

The interior trays, although they have been very well made, are later additions to the piece so have either replaced others or the chests were originally empty inside and have been later adapted.

It is in very good condition for its age and the pine has mellowed to a lovely rich colour with a nice aged patina. There are of course signs of age and use, some small knocks, chips and surface marks but nothing untoward or detrimental and the interior is clean and tidy. The bun feet are later replacements but suit the piece well.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

122cm (48.03")

Width

105cm (41.34")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

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SA806055

Description

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The front of the top section hinges down to reveal two sliding trays and a small drawer with recessed brass handle.

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

There is an inset maker's plaque in the fall front for "Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd". The bottom section has two doors which open out to reveal a further large sliding tray. There are working keys for both top and bottom sections.

Both pieces are strapped all the way around and are nicely finished on the back, sides and top so it makes the piece quite versatile as it could be used in two separate pieces as well as together.

The interior trays, although they have been very well made, are later additions to the piece so have either replaced others or the chests were originally empty inside and have been later adapted.

It is in very good condition for its age and the pine has mellowed to a lovely rich colour with a nice aged patina. There are of course signs of age and use, some small knocks, chips and surface marks but nothing untoward or detrimental and the interior is clean and tidy. The bun feet are later replacements but suit the piece well.