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ANTIQUE #SA991879

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

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: London Fine Antiques

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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Antique #SA991879, shown on this page, originates from the victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
   The Victorian Era   
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