Victorian Military Chest

This Victorian campaign chest was made circa 1870.

The Victorian campaign chest would have been commissioned / purchased from a specialist military officers outfitters, normally the Army & Navy stores. This example is their classic design, although it does not have their trade label.

Once an Officer gained his commission, he would then go and purchase all the items he needed for his future campaigns.

It was made in 2 parts so that it could be put in its own travelling cases to send on its trips around the world.

Made of teak, a wood that is very good for this use, as it is resistant to seawater, also being a hardwood, it was resistant to the knocks it was bound to receive as it was packed on sailing ships, steamers, wagons, or even Elephants as it was taken to the Officers postings around the East, normally India and the Northwest Passage.

The top section is fitted a pair of half width drawers with the classic deep drawer under these, that were for uniforms and the headwear. The bottom half is fitted with 2 full width drawers.

This Victorian campaign chest is fitted with the original flush inset handles and brass corners.

Imagine your friends and family enthralled as their imaginations are sparked by the stories this Military chest could tell recalling all of the escapades it had been through during the officers’ postings around the world.

Measurements

99cms wide 39ins

47.5cms deep 18 3/4ins

106cms high 41 34ins

Whilst we take care in measuring the sizes can be slightly different

The Uniform and other accessories in the main image are for illustrative purposes only

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with Victorian campaign chest are green products and have not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Victorian campaign chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.