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Victorian Edwards and Roberts Shallow Proportioned Burr Walnut Campaign Style Chest
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Victorian Edwards and Roberts Shallow Proportioned Burr Walnut Campaign Style Chest

19th century
Sold 22 September 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A superb quality mid Victorian burr walnut campaign style four drawer chest, with brass stringing band, campaign style inset brass handles and retailed by highly regarded maker Edwards & Roberts c.1870. The shallow proportioned chest with burr walnut veneered top, which includes a brass stringing inset from the edge and the corners reinforced with brass mounts. Four graduated drawers below each with burr veneers, cock beaded edges and inset brass campaign style handles with pull out recessed drops, plus complementing brass barrel lock escutcheons. Figured walnut sides with handles to match the drawers and moulded top apron foot to the base. Superb quality chest with oak drawer linings, panelled back and retailers label for Edwards & Roberts to the rear. Presented in excellent original condition with a rich colour and original patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 30" wide x 16" deep x 32.75" high.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1166189
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40285
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A superb quality mid Victorian burr walnut campaign style four drawer chest, with brass stringing band, campaign style inset brass handles and retailed by highly regarded maker Edwards & Roberts c.1870.
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The shallow proportioned chest with burr walnut veneered top, which includes a brass stringing inset from the edge and the corners reinforced with brass mounts.
Sturmans Antiques

Four graduated drawers below each with burr veneers, cock beaded edges and inset brass campaign style handles with pull out recessed drops, plus complementing brass barrel lock escutcheons. Figured walnut sides with handles to match the drawers and moulded top apron foot to the base. Superb quality chest with oak drawer linings, panelled back and retailers label for Edwards & Roberts to the rear. Presented in excellent original condition with a rich colour and original patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 30" wide x 16" deep x 32.75" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Campaign Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166189
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40285
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Victorian Edwards and Roberts Shallow Proportioned Burr Walnut Campaign Style Chest

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A Victorian burr walnut campaign chest featuring four drawers with recessed brass handles and corner brackets against a dark background.
Victorian Edwards and Roberts Shallow Proportioned Burr Walnut Campaign Style Chest
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner brackets, Figured walnut veneer, Flush drawer fronts
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

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Campaign furniture was originally designed for military officers on deployment, characterised by portable construction, robust frames, flush brass handles, and corner brackets to withstand travel.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, teak, or walnut, often featuring highly figured veneers such as burr walnut, accented with brass corners and recessed handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware with slot-head screws, maker stamps, and solid secondary timbers inside the drawer linings.

A campaign chest works well as a statement piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, paired with minimalist contemporary decor to highlight the rich wood grain and metallic hardware.

Protect burr walnut from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent cracking or fading, and clean periodically with a soft, dry cloth followed by a light application of quality beeswax.
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