Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian

Name: Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA991879
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique campaign bureau. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass colonial writing desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Rare and unusual example of campaign furniture, with a superb finish and well appointed

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughout

Solid teak shows fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Brass corners and strapping presents bright golden tones

Sectioned in two, with the upper fall front over a pair of wide drawers to the base

Inlaid with gilt borders, the fall front dressed with a brass lined lock — key absent

Generously sized writing surface with an arcaded gallery of storage compartments

Two lopers emerge from the cabinet with small brass pulls to support the fall front

Fascinating central door opens to reveal a sliding tray, the sides hosting two hidden compartments

Drawers arranged as a narrow pair over two of full width, dressed with brass recessed handles

Each drawer appointed with an inset lock — keys absent

This is a delightfully unusual antique campaign bureau, perfect for any room and with fascinating concealed storage to the fall-front writing surface. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 104cm (41'')

Closed Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Extended Depth: 80.5cm (31.75")

Max Height: 106.5cm (42'')

Writing Surface Width: 100.5cm (39.5'')

Writing Surface Depth: 63cm (24.75'')

Writing Surface Height: 79cm (31'')

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Physical Dimensions

Height

106.5cm (41.93")

Width

104cm (40.94")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA991879

Dealers Internal Reference

18.8568

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique campaign bureau.

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An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass colonial writing desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

London Fine Antiques

Rare and unusual example of campaign furniture, with a superb finish and well appointed

fig 1. Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughout

Solid teak shows fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Brass corners and strapping presents bright golden tones

Sectioned in two, with the upper fall front over a pair of wide drawers to the base

fig 2. Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian

Inlaid with gilt borders, the fall front dressed with a brass lined lock — key absent

Generously sized writing surface with an arcaded gallery of storage compartments

Two lopers emerge from the cabinet with small brass pulls to support the fall front

fig 3. Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian

Fascinating central door opens to reveal a sliding tray, the sides hosting two hidden compartments

Drawers arranged as a narrow pair over two of full width, dressed with brass recessed handles

Each drawer appointed with an inset lock — keys absent

fig 4. Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian

This is a delightfully unusual antique campaign bureau, perfect for any room and with fascinating concealed storage to the fall-front writing surface. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.