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19th C Mahogany Campaign Military Chest
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19th C Mahogany Campaign Military Chest

19th century
Sold 13 August 2024 · William James Antiques
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A 19th century mahogany campaign chest with brass mounts, original inset handles, locks and escutcheons. Having side carrying handles and raised on turned feet. Beautifully proportioned example with good colour and ash lined drawers. English, Circa 1850.

Dimensions: Height: 105.5 cm - 41 1/2 Inches, Width: 99 cm - 39 Inches, Depth: 45 cm - 17 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086702
Description
A 19th century mahogany campaign chest with brass mounts, original inset handles, locks and escutcheons. Having side carrying handles and raised on turned feet. Beautifully proportioned example with good colour and ash lined drawers. English, Circa 1850.

Dimensions: Height: 105.5 cm - 41 1/2 Inches, Width: 99 cm - 39 Inches, Depth: 45 cm - 17 3/4 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086702
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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A nineteenth-century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a two-section modular construction supported by turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a two-section modular construction supported by turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th C Mahogany Campaign Military Chest

Archive II A nineteenth-century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a two-section modular construction supported by turned feet. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a two-section modular construction supported by turned feet. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a two-section modular construction supported by turned feet. View IV
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William James Antiques
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A nineteenth-century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a two-section modular construction supported by turned feet.
19th C Mahogany Campaign Military Chest
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A nineteenth-century mahogany campaign chest featuring recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a two-section modular construction supported by turned feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner straps, Dovetailed drawers, Turned feet
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

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A campaign chest is a type of modular furniture designed to be easily dismantled and transported by military officers on campaign, typically constructed in two or more sections with recessed brass fittings to prevent snagging during travel.

These chests were traditionally crafted from dense tropical hardwoods like mahogany or camphor, joined with sturdy dovetail joints and reinforced with brass corners, straps, and flush-fitting recessed drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetailing, solid secondary timbers, original patination on the brass hardware, and a construction divided horizontally into separate stacking sections often featuring carrying handles on the sides.

This piece works well as a statement storage solution in a study or bedroom, where its rich wood tones and utilitarian brass details contrast effectively against neutral walls or modern minimalist decor.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent splitting, and periodically nourish the surface with a traditional beeswax polish while avoiding silicone-based sprays.
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