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Major Whitmore's Superior Quality Campaign Desk.
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Major Whitmore's Superior Quality Campaign Desk.

19th century
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Major Whitmore’s superior quality campaign pedestal desk in fine figured camphor wood and Macassar ebony . The rectangular shaped top having a Macassar ebony moulded edge and inset green tooled leather writing surface. The desk transports in 3 pieces, the top section having 1 long and 2 short drawers. The 2 pedestals with a further 3 graduated drawers all with Macassar ebony applied mouldings and sunken brass military handles. The reverse having 2 useful cupboards with panelled doors and shelved interiors. The whole standing on plinth bases with further ebony mouldings. Working locks with keys throughout and verso label “ Major Whitmore. ??.??.91” and “Curtiss & Sons, Royal Pantechnicon, Portsmouth. Dimensions:- Height…31’’/ 78.5cm. Width…50’’/ 127cm. Depth…31’’/ 78.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

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Height
78.5cm (30.91")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
78.5cm (30.91")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA573573
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22345
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Major Whitmore’s superior quality campaign pedestal desk in fine figured camphor wood and Macassar ebony .
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The rectangular shaped top having a Macassar ebony moulded edge and inset green tooled leather writing surface.
John Howkins Antiques

The desk transports in 3 pieces, the top section having 1 long and 2 short drawers. The 2 pedestals with a further 3 graduated drawers all with Macassar ebony applied mouldings and sunken brass military handles. The reverse having 2 useful cupboards with panelled doors and shelved interiors. The whole standing on plinth bases with further ebony mouldings. Working locks with keys throughout and verso label “ Major Whitmore. ??.??.91” and “Curtiss & Sons, Royal Pantechnicon, Portsmouth. Dimensions:- Height…31’’/ 78.5cm. Width…50’’/ 127cm. Depth…31’’/ 78.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Height
78.5cm (30.91")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
78.5cm (30.91")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA573573
Dealers Internal Ref
22345
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A Victorian mahogany campaign pedestal desk featuring flush brass handles, ebonised moulding, and an inset leather writing top.
Major Whitmore's Superior Quality Campaign Desk.
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A Victorian mahogany campaign pedestal desk featuring flush brass handles, ebonised moulding, and an inset leather writing top.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Military
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass handles, Pedestal base, Ebonised moulding, Leather inset top
  • SizeH 78.5 cm (31 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 78.5 cm (31 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian military campaign pedestal desk takes the form of a rectangular writing table supported by two three-drawer pedestals. The piece stands 78.5 cm high, 127 cm wide, and 78.5 cm deep. The construction utilises fine figured camphor wood and Macassar ebony, showcasing a warm brown timber colour with contrasting dark ebonised mouldings around the drawers and plinth bases. The top surface incorporates an inset green tooled leather writing panel bordered by a moulded edge. Flush sunken brass military handles are fitted to each drawer front across the top section and pedestals. Designed for a gentleman's library or study, this desk provides functional workspace and generous storage within its graduated drawers. The tripartite construction allows the piece to separate into three individual sections for transport. Working locks with keys secure the drawers, while plinth bases support the structure at ground level. The warm timber tones and crisp brass hardware suit traditional interiors and home offices focused on classic British furniture styles.

FAQs

A campaign desk is a piece of portable furniture designed to be easily dismantled, transported, and reassembled for military officers during travel or field operations.

These desks were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or teak, fitted with flush brass handles, corner brackets, and leather writing surfaces to endure frequent transit.

Authentic examples feature recessed flush brass hardware designed not to catch during movement, sectioned modular construction that separates into two or three parts, and sturdy mortise and tenon joinery.

Position the desk as a central focal point in a home office or study, pairing it with contemporary seating or tailored brass lighting to balance the historical woodwork.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources, apply high-grade beeswax periodically along the wood grain, and dust the brass fittings with a soft, dry cloth to protect the original finish.
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