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Unusual 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Box / Chest

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Harrington Antiques

A fine and substantial mahogany and brass campaign box / chest of unusual configuration.
 
The box boasts a drop-front with Bramah lock, which opens to reveal two interior reversible trays with marbled pastedowns to one side, and a rich plush purple velvet to the other. The labels bear inscriptions relating to tailoring, thus it is possible that this was a military tailor''s chest for carrying threads, buttons etc, with the plush underside of the trays providing a soft work surface and/or storage for needles and pins.
 
The key is absent (provided key is for decorative purposes only) but the lid can still be sealed shut by using the two slide locks to the front of the chest. There are signs of wear commensurate with age in areas but generally the box remains in a very good condition throughout with truly exceptional colour and patina.
 
An extremely unusual and attractive piece.
 
Dimensions:-
 
Width: 45.5cm
 
Height: 33.5cm
 
Depth: 33cm
 
 
DELIVERY
 
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Antique SA976961 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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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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Harrington Antiques
Antiques & Decorative Interior Pieces.
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07552 767190
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD