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British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany

$7,950
£6,045.62
€6,973.33
CA$11,136.50
A$12,463.94
CHF 6,508.12
MX$152,060.78
NOK 82,612.06
SEK 78,393.76
DKK 52,073.57
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About the Item

A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th century, featuring a patinated mahogany exterior over four drawers with brass escutcheons and recessed pulls. The brass-bound chest, in two parts - top half seated on lower half - accented with brass hardware, opposing handles on each section, resting on four turned ball feet. Campaign-era chests and secretaries were the travel items of British military officers who bought and commissioned them for their campaigns abroad to India and Ceylon (The Raj); indeed, the whole of the British Empire. The officers, being predominately from the upper classes, were accustomed to a certain standard of living and found it unthinkable to travel without their necessaries.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine antique condition. Wear commensurate with age and use - Please see accompanying photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EE1821stDibs: LU882736667032

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