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Campaign/military Secretaire Chest

19th century
Sold 29 November 2024 · Midwinter Antiques
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A fine campaign/military camphor wood chest of drawers with a fitted secretaire drawer, receded ebony and brass edging, original turned feet and brass carrying handles and additional detachable gallery circa 1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Campaign Military Secretaire to the 19th Century.

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SA649959
Dealers Internal Reference
FFmilitary
Description
A fine campaign/military camphor wood chest of drawers with a fitted secretaire drawer, receded ebony and brass edging, original turned feet and brass carrying handles and additional detachable gallery circa 1840
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Campaign Military Secretaire to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA649959
Dealers Internal Ref
FFmilitary
Midwinter Antiques
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A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Campaign/military Secretaire Chest

Archive II A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. View II
Archive III A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. View III
Archive IV A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. View IV
Archive V A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. View V
Archive VI A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. View IX
Archive X A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles. View X
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Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
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Shropshire
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A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles.
Campaign/military secretaire chest
Ref: SA649959
A rectangular mahogany campaign secretaire chest featuring multiple drawers, a fall-front writing compartment, and recessed brass pull handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSecretaire Chest
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRecessed brass handles, Brass corner straps, Fall-front secretaire drawer, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 118 cm (46 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 48.5 cm (19 in)

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A campaign military secretaire chest is a type of modular, portable furniture originally designed for British military officers on campaign, featuring built-in writing surfaces and brass hardware.

Traditional campaign furniture is typically constructed from durable dense timbers such as mahogany, camphor, or teak, reinforced with brass corners, straps, and recessed flush handles to withstand transport.

Authentic pieces usually feature multi-section construction for portability, dovetail joints, solid secondary timbers, original brass recessed handles, and markings or stamps from known makers.

A campaign chest works well as a statement writing desk or storage unit in a study or living room, pairing naturally with both traditional leather seating and minimalist contemporary decor.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking, and polish periodically with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.
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