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19th Century Mahogany Military Secretaire Chest
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19th Century Mahogany Military Secretaire Chest

19th century
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19th Century mahogany military secretaire chest, having a combination of two short over four long mahogany lined drawers with original brass recessed handles, the middle drawer pulls out to reveal a lovely quality secretaire drawer with various compartments and secret drawers, the centre of the drawer there is a lift up writing slope with a leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling, the chest has brass corner straps throughout, on the top right hand drawer there is a label marked “Army & Navy C.S.L makers” The chest is in two sections so it’s easy to place in any premises, supported on turned feet. Superb quality and in excellent condition. Circa 1880.

39” x 19 3/4” x 44 1/2” high

99cms x 50cms x 113cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Military Secretaire Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196824
Dealers Internal Reference
3015
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
19th Century mahogany military secretaire chest, having a combination of two short over four long mahogany lined drawers with original brass recessed handles, the middle drawer pulls out to reveal a lovely quality secretaire drawer with various compartments and secret drawers, the centre of the drawer there is a lift up writing slope with a leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling, the chest has brass corner straps throughout, on the top right hand drawer there is a label marked “Army & Navy C.S.
“
L makers” The chest is in two sections so it’s easy to place in any premises, supported on turned feet.
Martlesham Antiques

Superb quality and in excellent condition. Circa 1880.

39” x 19 3/4” x 44 1/2” high

99cms x 50cms x 113cms high

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Military Secretaire Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196824
Dealers Internal Ref
3015
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer.

19th Century Mahogany Military Secretaire Chest

Archive II A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View XIII
Archive XIV A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View XIV
Archive XV A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View XV
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Archive XVII A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View XVII
Archive XVIII A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer. View XVIII
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Telephone 01394 386732
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Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
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A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer.
19th Century mahogany military secretaire chest
Ref: SA1196824
A nineteenth-century mahogany military secretaire chest in two sections with brass corners, flush brass handles, turned feet, and an extended writing drawer.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass handles, Brass corner straps, Fitted secretaire drawer, Turned feet
  • SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian campaign chest of drawers is constructed from warm brown mahogany with a polished timber finish, featuring brass corner straps and flush recessed handles. The two-section piece stands on four turned feet and contains a combination of two short over four long mahogany-lined drawers, with the middle drawer extending to form a fitted secretaire containing compartments and a lift-up writing slope lined with dark leather and gold tooling. A maker's label marked Army & Navy C.S.L is mounted on the top right drawer. Practical dimensions measure 113 cm high, 99 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this campaign chest serves as a practical storage unit and writing desk, suitable for placement in a study, library, bedroom, or living area. The modular two-section construction allows for straightforward relocation between rooms. The tactile combination of timber surfaces, brass hardware, and leather provides a functional workspace alongside conventional drawer storage.

FAQs

A military secretaire chest, also known as a campaign chest, is a modular piece of furniture designed for military officers to pack and transport during military deployments in the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring a drop-down writing surface within a top drawer.

These pieces were typically constructed from robust hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, or camphor wood, split into two separate sections, and equipped with flush brass corners and handles to prevent damage during transit.

Authentic campaign chests feature two modular splitting sections, flush-fitting brass hardware, original carry handles on the sides, and evidence of hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers.

Position the chest in a home office, study, or hallway where the secretaire drawer can pull out to serve as an occasional writing desk while offering substantial storage.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain, and clean brass fittings gently without harsh chemical restorers.
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