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Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest - Captain Fairbrother
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Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest - Captain Fairbrother

19th century
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Description

Dating to the first half of the 19th Century this two section Teak campaign chest with carrying handles, reinforced brass corners, flush drawer handles and a secretaire desk in the top section is in great condition.

The secretaire has a selection of drawers with a centre door hiding a further secret drawer and two internal secret boxes. Both sections are marked with a brass plate for "Capt Fairbrother", one is numbered "5" and the other "6". I wonder what happened to numbers 1-4?

Captain Fairbrother was probably Army but could have been Navy.

Size:

Height - 36.75" (93.5cm)

Width - 36" (91.5cm)

Depth - 16.5" (42cm)

Height of writing surface from floor - 28.5" (72.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA894959
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30846
Description
Dating to the first half of the 19th Century this two section Teak campaign chest with carrying handles, reinforced brass corners, flush drawer handles and a secretaire desk in the top section is in great condition.
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The secretaire has a selection of drawers with a centre door hiding a further secret drawer and two internal secret boxes.
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Both sections are marked with a brass plate for "Capt Fairbrother", one is numbered "5" and the other "6". I wonder what happened to numbers 1-4?

Captain Fairbrother was probably Army but could have been Navy.

Size:

Height - 36.75" (93.5cm)

Width - 36" (91.5cm)

Depth - 16.5" (42cm)

Height of writing surface from floor - 28.5" (72.5cm)

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA894959
Dealers Internal Ref
30846
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Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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A teak campaign secretaire chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass drawer handles, and an open fall-front writing surface lined with green felt.
Teak Campaign Secretaire Chest - Captain Fairbrother
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A teak campaign secretaire chest featuring brass corner brackets, flush brass drawer handles, and an open fall-front writing surface lined with green felt.
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A campaign secretaire chest is a specialised piece of military furniture engineered for transportability, featuring flush brass fitting hardware, demountable sections, and an integrated fall-front writing surface.

These chests were typically constructed from robust timbers such as teak, mahogany, or camphor wood, reinforced with cast brass corner brackets and flush handles to prevent damage during transit.

Authentic pieces feature inset brass strapwork, flush-fitting handles, carry handles on the sides, split two-part construction for movement, and original hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Position the piece in a study, library, or living space as a functional writing desk, pairing dark timber tones and brass details with clean modern lighting and neutral backdrops.

Maintain the wood surface by applying clear beeswax polish regularly along the timber grain, buffing brass fittings gently, and placing the item away from direct heat sources to limit timber movement.
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