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Wonderful 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest
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Wonderful 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest

19th century
Sold 19 February 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
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Wonderful 19th century mahogany secretaire campaign chest. The top section with three short and one long drawers, the central one fitted out as a desk, with small birds eye maple drawers and the original gilt tooled leather set within rosewood crossbanding. The base section with two long drawers. Fitted with recessed brass handles and brass corners throughout and raised on turned feet.

Circa. 1820

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA980354
Dealers Internal Reference
6795
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Description
Wonderful 19th century mahogany secretaire campaign chest.
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The top section with three short and one long drawers, the central one fitted out as a desk, with small birds eye maple drawers and the original gilt tooled leather set within rosewood crossbanding.
Thakeham Furniture

The base section with two long drawers. Fitted with recessed brass handles and brass corners throughout and raised on turned feet.

Circa. 1820

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA980354
Dealers Internal Ref
6795
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A nineteenth century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass hardware and a fold-down secretaire drawer revealing internal compartments. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive III A nineteenth century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass hardware and a fold-down secretaire drawer revealing internal compartments. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass hardware and a fold-down secretaire drawer revealing internal compartments. View IV
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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass hardware and a fold-down secretaire drawer revealing internal compartments.
Wonderful 19th century mahogany secretaire campaign chest
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A nineteenth century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass hardware and a fold-down secretaire drawer revealing internal compartments.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Fold-down writing drawer, Turned feet
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

A campaign chest is a form of portable furniture designed to be easily dismantled and transported by military officers during British military campaigns in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Authentic pieces typically feature dense hardwoods such as mahogany or camphor, constructed in two or more stackable sections with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and dovetail joints to withstand rigorous travel.

Authenticity is identified by hand-cut dovetailing, solid timber secondary woods, original flush-fitting brass hardware, hand-turned screw feet, and signs of period wear rather than modern machine production.

A campaign chest functions well as a focal storage piece in a study, bedroom, or living room, paired with minimalist modern decor to highlight its rich timber tones and historical brass details.

Preserve antique mahogany by maintaining stable room humidity away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional applications of natural beeswax, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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