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George III Mahogany Clerk's Campaign Desk
Hobson May Collection
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George III Mahogany Clerk's Campaign Desk

18th century
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A rare George lll mahogany clerk's campaign style desk with hinged slope front and five graduated drawers with brass handles. The desk has forged side carrying handles and as usual with campaign furniture, is in two sections for ease of transportation. These two sections can easily be fixed together with two screws, (these are enclosed)

The desk is a good rich colour with original patina and has a good provenance.

c. 1800

Height: 45.75" 116 cm

Width: 22" 56 cm

Depth: 18.5" 47 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Mahogany Campaign Clerks Desk to the Georgian era.

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SA811495
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C823
Description
A rare George lll mahogany clerk's campaign style desk with hinged slope front and five graduated drawers with brass handles.
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The desk has forged side carrying handles and as usual with campaign furniture, is in two sections for ease of transportation.
Hobson May Collection

These two sections can easily be fixed together with two screws, (these are enclosed)

The desk is a good rich colour with original patina and has a good provenance.

c. 1800

Height: 45.75" 116 cm

Width: 22" 56 cm

Depth: 18.5" 47 cm

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Mahogany Campaign Clerks Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA811495
Dealers Internal Ref
C823
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts.
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Archive I A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts.

George III Mahogany Clerk's Campaign Desk

Archive II A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts. View VI
Archive VII A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts. View VII
Archive VIII A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts. View VIII
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A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts.
George III Mahogany Clerk's Campaign Desk
Ref: SA811495
A George III mahogany campaign clerks desk featuring a sloped top writing surface, two stackable sections, side carrying handles, and brass corner mounts.
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A campaign clerks desk is a specialised piece of British military furniture designed in the 18th and 19th centuries for officers and administrative personnel on active service. Built to disassemble into two portable sections, these chests provided a sloped writing surface and drawer storage whilst enduring frequent transit.

Georgian campaign desks were primarily constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or teak to resist tropical climates and warping. They feature heavy brass corner brackets, flush-mounted brass drawer pulls, and iron carrying handles designed to withstand rugged transportation.

Authentic George III campaign pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, original brass straps screwed flush into the timber, and a modular two-part construction with iron or brass side handles for lifting.

Position the desk as a focal point in a home office, library, or hallway alongside modern minimalist art and minimalist seating to contrast its dark timber and brass detailing.

Maintain mahogany campaign furniture by placing it away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or fading, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually with a soft cloth to nourish the wood finish.
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