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ANTIQUE #SA885846

Early 19th Century English Teak Military Campaign Chest

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

A rare, small sized 19th Century English, solid teak military campaign chest with four drawers, having a moulded reeded top. The chest was made in two halves for easy transportation, which have brass side carrying handles. The drawers have original locks and flush fitting, recessed brass handles. Standing on a plinth with shaped bracket feet.
 
Campaign chests were the travel items of British military officers who bought and commissioned them for their campaigns abroad. Any furniture specifically made to break down or fold for ease of travel can be described as campaign furniture. It was designed to be packed up and carried on the march and most commonly associated with British military officers.
 
A lovely and characterful piece with nice colour.
 
Internal Reference: 2735
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA885846
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 93cm (36.6inches)
Width is 77cm (30.3inches)
Depth is 40cm (15.7inches)
Antique SA885846 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01858 882005 or
07811 127428
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD