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Large Antique Military Chest “Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders”
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Large Antique Military Chest “Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders”

19th century
Sold 4 December 2024 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A magnificent large antique military chest dating from circa 1890. In black ebonised and painted finish it is emblazoned with “Good Save the Queen VR” to the front, “Officers Mess” to the side and the top with “Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders” along with their Latin moto “ne obliviscaris sans peur” (which translates to “do not forgot without fear”). The lid lifts on large hinges to reveal a brass name plate for Colin Campbell 1887, to the interior are some small drawers and some interesting carved apotropaic or “witches marks” of a hexafoil or daisy wheel. It is thought that apotropaic marks were believed to ward off evil spirits or the “evil eye” and where sometimes carved into doorways, wooden beams and furniture. Showing signs of wear and age and beautifully painted this interesting an attractive piece would make a unique coffee table or TV stand.

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is a light infantry company and was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed from 1881 until amalgamation into the Royal Regiment of Scotland on 28 March 2006

Construction/Wood:

Wood, painted

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy with good patina. General wear and marks commensurate with age. Lacking rope handle to one side.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 110cm

Max Depth: 52cm

Height: 50cm

Internal: 45cm High x 100cm Wide x 46cm Deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Antique Military Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110572
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A magnificent large antique military chest dating from circa 1890. In black ebonised and painted finish it is emblazoned with “Good Save the Queen VR” to the front, “Officers Mess” to the side and the top with “Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders” along with their Latin moto “ne obliviscaris sans peur” (which translates to “do not forgot without fear”). The lid lifts on large hinges to reveal a brass name plate for Colin Campbell 1887, to the interior are some small drawers and some interesting carved apotropaic or “witches marks” of a hexafoil or daisy wheel.
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It is thought that apotropaic marks were believed to ward off evil spirits or the “evil eye” and where sometimes carved into doorways, wooden beams and furniture.
Antique Furniture Direct

Showing signs of wear and age and beautifully painted this interesting an attractive piece would make a unique coffee table or TV stand.

fig 1. A black painted antique military chest featuring gold lettering for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and God Save The Queen.
fig 1. Large Antique Military Chest “Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders”

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is a light infantry company and was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed from 1881 until amalgamation into the Royal Regiment of Scotland on 28 March 2006

fig 2. A black painted antique military chest featuring gold lettering for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and God Save The Queen.
fig 2. Large Antique Military Chest “Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders”

Construction/Wood:

Wood, painted

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy with good patina. General wear and marks commensurate with age. Lacking rope handle to one side.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 110cm

Max Depth: 52cm

Height: 50cm

Internal: 45cm High x 100cm Wide x 46cm Deep

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Antique Military Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110572
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A black painted antique military chest featuring gold lettering for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and God Save The Queen.
Large Antique Military Chest “Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders”
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  • ObjectTrunks & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPine, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsStencilled lettering, Flush hardware, Scroll motifs, Inscribed text banner
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

Campaign furniture was designed for British military officers on the move during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, engineered for durability and disassembly during transport.

These pieces were typically constructed from robust hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or pine, reinforced with brass corners, straps, and flush-fitting handles to withstand rigorous travel.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate construction methods, hand-cut dovetail joints, genuine brass hardware with oxidisation, and makers marks or regimental inscriptions.

A military chest functions effectively as a coffee table, a bedroom storage chest, or an accent piece in a study, adding historical depth and functional surface area to a room.

Maintain painted and waxed surfaces by keeping them away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning gently with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax.
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