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Unusual George III Mahogany Campaign Dressing Chest
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for sale €3,803     $4,128
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Unusual George III Mahogany Campaign Dressing Chest

18th century
Description

A rare and true George III period mahogany campaign dressing chest incorporating a stool. The hinged top opening to reveal a central adjustable toilet mirror. The interior fitted with various lidded and opening compartments,The back hinged lid opens to conceal the 8 screw in, turned and brass capped legs whilst in transit. The front having an arrangement of 2 deep, 2 shallow drawers and 2 cupboard doors with sunken brass military handles. The lower central pull out drawer contains the stool which has an upholstered seat and removable legs. The top drawer probably contained a washing bowl which is not present. The chest has brass protective fittings with carrying handles and some original and replaced working locks with keys. The whole in good condition with one or two bumps and bruises associated with age and use. Dimensions:- Height on Legs…36''/ 92cm. Width…32.5''/ 82.5cm. Depth… 18''/ 46cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £85.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
82.5cm (32.48")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Dressing Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA981317
Dealers Internal Reference
24192
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Description
A rare and true George III period mahogany campaign dressing chest incorporating a stool. The hinged top opening to reveal a central adjustable toilet mirror.
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The interior fitted with various lidded and opening compartments,The back hinged lid opens to conceal the 8 screw in, turned and brass capped legs whilst in transit.
John Howkins Antiques

The front having an arrangement of 2 deep, 2 shallow drawers and 2 cupboard doors with sunken brass military handles. The lower central pull out drawer contains the stool which has an upholstered seat and removable legs. The top drawer probably contained a washing bowl which is not present. The chest has brass protective fittings with carrying handles and some original and replaced working locks with keys. The whole in good condition with one or two bumps and bruises associated with age and use. Dimensions:- Height on Legs…36''/ 92cm. Width…32.5''/ 82.5cm. Depth… 18''/ 46cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £85.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
82.5cm (32.48")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Campaign Dressing Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA981317
Dealers Internal Ref
24192
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs.

Unusual George III Mahogany Campaign Dressing Chest

Archive II A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View VI
Archive VII A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View VII
Archive VIII A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View VIII
Archive IX A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View IX
Archive X A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View X
Archive XI A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View XI
Archive XII A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs. View XII
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Hempnall Green
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NR15 2NR
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A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs.
Unusual George III Mahogany Campaign Dressing Chest
Ref: SA981317
A George III mahogany campaign dressing chest featuring a hinged top revealing an adjustable mirror, brass corner mounts, flush handles, and turned legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDressing Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlush brass handles, Hinged mirror lid, Brass corner mounts, Turned legs
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 82.5 cm (32 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This George III campaign dressing chest belongs to the Georgian period and displays a rich warm brown mahogany finish. The structure contains a hinged top, sunken brass military handles, protective brass corner mounts, circular inlaid wood motifs on the upper deck, and turned legs with brass caps. The front incorporates two deep drawers, two shallow drawers, two cupboard doors, and a lower central pull-out element housing a stool. The hinged top opens to reveal a central adjustable glass toilet mirror, alongside lidded and open compartments. A rear hinged lid conceals eight screw-in legs for travel. The piece measures 92 cm high, 82.5 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this portable military furniture works well as a compact vanity in a bedroom or dressing room, or serves as an accent chest in a gentleman's study or library. The multi-drawer configuration provides practical storage for grooming items, accessories, or stationery. The flat top surface accommodates desk lamps or decorative objects when the mirror is closed. The distinctive campaign hardware and fitted interior offer both historical character and functional utility for compact spaces.

FAQs

A campaign dressing chest is a specialised piece of portable furniture developed in the 18th and 19th centuries for British military officers during travel and military deployment.

These pieces were typically constructed from resilient hardwoods like mahogany or teak, fitted with protective brass corner brackets, flush brass drop handles, and detachable legs.

Authentic pieces feature flush-fitting hardware designed to avoid catching during transport, hand-cut dovetail joinery, threaded detachable legs, and internal compartments tailored for personal effects.

A campaign chest works well as a focal statement in a bedroom, hallway, or study, complementing both contemporary minimalist decor and traditional schemes through its warm wood tones and brass details.

Preserve the finish by applying a natural beeswax polish regularly, positioning the piece away from direct heat sources or sunlight, and wiping the brass hardware clean with a soft cloth.
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