Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Victorian mahogany campaign chest

This Victorian mahogany campaign chest was made circa 1870 and would have been commissioned by a British officer to take on his tours of duty around India and other locations of the British Empire.

Made in 2 parts to enable these to be put into special packing cases before being shipped to a foreign land and then transported around the Northwest frontier and other hotspots.

It has a pair of half width drawers at the top and a further 3 long drawers under. The first long drawer is fitted a hinged leather inset writing surface that lifts to reveal an open compartment.

All are fitted the flush brass inset handles, it also has brass corners and straps to provide protection against the many knocks it was likely to endure during its carriage.

This fine example of a Victorian mahogany campaign chest will not only provide fantastic storage but imagine the pleasure of ownership this will give you, especially as it sparks your friends and families’ imaginations as you revel at its history.

Dimensions

103cms wide40 1/2ins

46cms deep 18ins

104cms high 41ins

All dimensions are approximate.

Delivery

UK mainland £75+vat. Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

This Victorian mahogany campaign chest is a piece of antique furniture that is a very green product that have not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Victorian mahogany campaign chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 40 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.