Name: Original circa 1900 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Brand: Army & Navy CSL
Rating: 4.7 (153 reviews)

Original circa 1900 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

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About the Item

We are delighted to this lovely very rare solid Mahogany with brass trim Army & Navy C.S.L stamped officers Campaign chest of drawers These are exceptionally rare, fully stamped to the right drawer "Army & Navy C.S.L Makers" locks are also heavily stamped with maker’s marks and patent numbers The handles are fully recessed these would have spent most of their lives inside transport trunks hence the wonderful condition and not having the side mounts. This is a genuine Campaign used piece, its seen action, its seen storage, its travelled, I absolutely love antiques with history and if this piece could talk who knows what it would say! Dimensions: Height 104cm Width 114.5cm Depth 55.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Army & Navy CSL The Army & Navy Store Co-Operative Society Limited, to give their full title, was set by in 1871 by a group of army and naval officers who had decided they were paying too much for their wine. If they clubbed together to buy wholesale, they could greatly reduce the price. If this could be done for wine, it could be done for most other things and indeed the A&N CSL went on to sell just about everything imaginable from food and drink to clothing, furniture, sporting goods, luggage and toys. Membership was restricted to officers, non-commissioned officers and their families. Friends could join by introduction and officials from the civil service and clubs etc. could also join. Premises were opened at 105 Victoria Street and the Society quickly grew to be a very large concern with depots at important army bases and ports. With a large demand from members in India, a store was opened in Bombay in 1891, followed by Karachi in 1892 and Calcutta in 1901. The Society also manufactured or commissioned a number of the items they sold. This is particularly true of the items we are interested in, travel furniture and luggage etc. We also have a theory that the A&N CSL workshops may have supplied other retailers such as Harrods. Although many of the London Campaign furniture makers were producing similar items of furniture, a number of pieces sold by Harrods bear a striking similarity to those marked A&N CSL. However, the Army & Navy Store tended to label their items whereas this was less of a concern for Harrods. Four digit reference numbers are often to be found stamped on pieces sold by both companies. The A&N CSL used a variety of different labels and stamps throughout their history but more often than not the wording 'Army & Navy C.S.L. Makers' was used. Some labels also show addresses. Brass and ivorine labels are known as well as applied leather labels on luggage and both impressed and ink stamps. The speed and size of the Society's growth was remarkable but still they managed to keep an eye on quality and customer service. Their name changed in 1934 from the Army & Navy Co-Operative Society Ltd to The Army & Navy Stores Ltd. They were eventually taken over by The House of Frazer in 1981. This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Creator:
Army & Navy CSL (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 45.08 in (114.5 cm)Depth: 21.86 in (55.5 cm)
Style:
Campaign (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Hardwood,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
West Sussex, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823320528662

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