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Antique Campaign Cellarette, English, Colonial, Storage Box, Victorian, C.1850
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Antique Campaign Cellarette, English, Colonial, Storage Box, Victorian, C.1850

19th century
Sold 10 September 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique campaign cellarette. An English, mahogany and brass colonial storage box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.

Impressive proportion and of a quality finish and appearance

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks show fine grain interest and warm russet hues

Brass caps adorn each corner for lasting strength

Shallow lid opens to reveal a generous, pleasingly clean interior

The lid opening upon a pair of internal brass hinges

Dressed with an inset brass-lined lock — in working order, key present

Striking, stout cast brass handles to each side, articulating for ease of use

Raised upon a quartet of turned bun feet

This is a delightful antique campaign cellarette, offering useful storage within an attractive, quality case. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Max Depth: 43cm (17'')

Max Height: 50cm (19.75'')

Interior Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Interior Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Interior Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')

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Our Ref: 18.8662

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Campaign Cellarette to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA931626
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8662
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Description
This is an antique campaign cellarette. An English, mahogany and brass colonial storage box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.

Impressive proportion and of a quality finish and appearance

fig 1. An antique mahogany campaign cellarette featuring brass corner brackets, side carrying handles, and bun feet against a neutral background.
fig 1. Antique Campaign Cellarette, English, Colonial, Storage Box, Victorian, C.1850

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks show fine grain interest and warm russet hues

Brass caps adorn each corner for lasting strength

Shallow lid opens to reveal a generous, pleasingly clean interior

fig 2. An antique mahogany campaign cellarette featuring brass corner brackets, side carrying handles, and bun feet against a neutral background.
fig 2. Antique Campaign Cellarette, English, Colonial, Storage Box, Victorian, C.1850

The lid opening upon a pair of internal brass hinges

Dressed with an inset brass-lined lock — in working order, key present

Striking, stout cast brass handles to each side, articulating for ease of use

Raised upon a quartet of turned bun feet

“
This is a delightful antique campaign cellarette, offering useful storage within an attractive, quality case.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 3. An antique mahogany campaign cellarette featuring brass corner brackets, side carrying handles, and bun feet against a neutral background.
fig 3. Antique Campaign Cellarette, English, Colonial, Storage Box, Victorian, C.1850

Dimensions:

Max Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Max Depth: 43cm (17'')

Max Height: 50cm (19.75'')

Interior Width: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Interior Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Interior Height: 42.5cm (16.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 4. An antique mahogany campaign cellarette featuring brass corner brackets, side carrying handles, and bun feet against a neutral background.
fig 4. Antique Campaign Cellarette, English, Colonial, Storage Box, Victorian, C.1850

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8662

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Campaign Cellarette to the 1850s.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA931626
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8662
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique mahogany campaign cellarette featuring brass corner brackets, side carrying handles, and bun feet against a neutral background.
Antique Campaign Cellarette, English, Colonial, Storage Box, Victorian, C.1850
Ref: SA931626
An antique mahogany campaign cellarette featuring brass corner brackets, side carrying handles, and bun feet against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Recessed side handles, Flush key escutcheon, Turned bun feet
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 50.5 cm (20 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A campaign cellarette is a portable lockable chest historically used by military officers during the 18th and 19th centuries to transport wine and spirits safely.

These items were predominantly constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany or teak, reinforced with brass corners, straps, and carrying handles to withstand arduous travel.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, flush-fitting brass hardware, original locking mechanisms with working keys, and appropriate timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Such pieces function effectively as standalone side tables or decorative storage units within traditional studies, libraries, or living rooms, highlighting historical craftsmanship.

Preserve the timber and polish by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying a traditional beeswax finish periodically, and avoiding synthetic cleaning agents.
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