A Stunning Amboyna & Ebony Chinese Campaign Chest

Name: A Stunning Amboyna & Ebony Chinese Campaign Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA954547
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by John Howkins Antiques

Description

A rare and imposing (Circa 1820) example of a Chinese Export ebony and amboyna 3 part campaign cupboard on chest. The wonderful amboyna has a rich colour which is enhanced by solid ebony surrounds and bone stringing. The ebony moulded cornice above 2 cupboard doors with large raised oval panels which open to an adjustable shelf. The middle section having 2 short over one long drawer with typical sunken brass military handles and brass escutcheons. The conforming lower section having 2 long drawers above an ebony moulding joined by carved paw feet. The whole has very good camphor wood linings, dovetail joints, carrying handles to each section and later replaced brass Bramah style locks. Condition - very good with a wonderful original patina with one small old shiver to the ebony left hand door. Dimensions:- Height…75’’/ 192cm. Width…52.5’’/ 133.5cm. Depth…24’’/ 61cm. Free U.K. delivery.

Physical Dimensions

Height

192cm (75.59")

Width

133.5cm (52.56")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA954547

Dealers Internal Reference

24144

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rare and imposing (Circa 1820) example of a Chinese Export ebony and amboyna 3 part campaign cupboard on chest.

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The wonderful amboyna has a rich colour which is enhanced by solid ebony surrounds and bone stringing.

John Howkins Antiques

The ebony moulded cornice above 2 cupboard doors with large raised oval panels which open to an adjustable shelf. The middle section having 2 short over one long drawer with typical sunken brass military handles and brass escutcheons. The conforming lower section having 2 long drawers above an ebony moulding joined by carved paw feet. The whole has very good camphor wood linings, dovetail joints, carrying handles to each section and later replaced brass Bramah style locks. Condition - very good with a wonderful original patina with one small old shiver to the ebony left hand door. Dimensions:- Height…75’’/ 192cm. Width…52.5’’/ 133.5cm. Depth…24’’/ 61cm. Free U.K. delivery.