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Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest
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Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest

19th century
Sold 29 August 2025 · FB Antiques
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For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany secretaire campaign chest, having brass straps throughout as well as inset bras handles, with carrying handles to the side, the top centre drawer opens to a fully fitted interior. The chest splits in to two halves and is raised on turned feet, remaining in excellent condition.

Width: 99cm Depth: 48cm Height: 109cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
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SA1095422
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-1009
Description
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany secretaire campaign chest, having brass straps throughout as well as inset bras handles, with carrying handles to the side, the top centre drawer opens to a fully fitted interior. The chest splits in to two halves and is raised on turned feet, remaining in excellent condition.

Width: 99cm Depth: 48cm Height: 109cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1095422
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S27-1009
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest

Archive II A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet. View IX
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Rettendon Common
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CM3 8DY
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet.
Victorian Mahogany Secretaire Campaign Chest
Ref: SA1095422
A rectangular Victorian mahogany campaign chest with recessed brass handles, corner brackets, and a fold-down secretaire drawer, raised on turned feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Divided two-part modular construction, Turned feet
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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Campaign furniture was designed to be easily dismantled and transported for British military officers on campaign during the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring modular sections and protective brass corners.

These chests are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or camphor, featuring dovetailed joints, recessed brass hardware, and a two-section stacking design held together with brass straps and side carrying handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut dovetails, secondary timbers such as oak or pine on drawer linings, hand-turned screw threads on feet, and distinct patination on the recessed brass handles and corners.

A campaign chest functions well as a striking focal point in a study, bedroom, or living room, pairing effectively with both contemporary minimalist decor and traditional settings due to its clean architectural lines and warm wood tones.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the grain and protect the finish.
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