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Anglo Indian Panelled Back Two Section Campaign Chest
David Griffith Antiques
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£5,650
David Griffith Antiques

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Anglo Indian Panelled Back Two Section Campaign Chest

19th century
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Fabulous polished oak antique Anglo Indian panelled back two section campaign chest with rare horseshoe flush handles mounted on turned feet. (c.1860).

Physical Dimensions
Height
106.6cm (41.97")
Width
106.6cm (41.97")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Campaign Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA992604
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73364
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Description
Fabulous polished oak antique Anglo Indian panelled back two section campaign chest with rare horseshoe flush handles mounted on turned feet. (c.1860).
Height
106.6cm (41.97")
Width
106.6cm (41.97")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Campaign Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA992604
Dealers Internal Ref
73364
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the David Griffith Antiques Profile Page

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An Anglo-Indian two-section campaign chest made of warm brown teak wood featuring inset brass handles, protective brass corner mounts, and turned feet.
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Archive I An Anglo-Indian two-section campaign chest made of warm brown teak wood featuring inset brass handles, protective brass corner mounts, and turned feet.

Anglo Indian Panelled Back Two Section Campaign Chest

Archive II An Anglo-Indian two-section campaign chest made of warm brown teak wood featuring inset brass handles, protective brass corner mounts, and turned feet. View II
Archive III An Anglo-Indian two-section campaign chest made of warm brown teak wood featuring inset brass handles, protective brass corner mounts, and turned feet. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An Anglo-Indian two-section campaign chest made of warm brown teak wood featuring inset brass handles, protective brass corner mounts, and turned feet.
Archive V An Anglo-Indian two-section campaign chest made of warm brown teak wood featuring inset brass handles, protective brass corner mounts, and turned feet. View V
Archive VI An Anglo-Indian two-section campaign chest made of warm brown teak wood featuring inset brass handles, protective brass corner mounts, and turned feet. View VI
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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An Anglo-Indian two-section campaign chest made of warm brown teak wood featuring inset brass handles, protective brass corner mounts, and turned feet.
Anglo Indian Panelled Back Two Section Campaign Chest
Ref: SA992604
An Anglo-Indian two-section campaign chest made of warm brown teak wood featuring inset brass handles, protective brass corner mounts, and turned feet.
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An Anglo-Indian campaign chest is a piece of portable storage furniture manufactured in India during the 19th century, designed specifically for British military officers and colonial officials. These chests disassemble into two separate sections to facilitate transit across military expeditions and colonial posts.

Campaign chests were primarily constructed from dense, climate-resistant hardwoods such as teak, camphorwood, or mahogany. They feature flush-fitting brass handles, protective corner straps, and side carrying handles designed to withstand frequent transport without sustaining damage.

Authentic campaign chests separate horizontally into two distinct transportable units, feature flush brass fittings recessed directly into the timber, and display hand-cut dovetail joinery. Anglo-Indian examples frequently utilise solid teak construction and feature solid panelled backs.

A campaign chest functions as a statement storage piece in contemporary bedrooms, living rooms, or hallways. Its clean rectangular geometry and warm timber tones complement both modern minimalist aesthetics and traditional interior schemes.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to preserve the wood finish. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on the brass hardware to allow the natural oxidisation and patina to remain intact.
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