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British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk

$2,800
$3,50020% Off
£2,116.45
£2,645.5720% Off
€2,432.18
€3,040.2320% Off
CA$3,898.98
CA$4,873.7320% Off
A$4,337.46
A$5,421.8220% Off
CHF 2,273.75
CHF 2,842.1920% Off
MX$53,002.68
MX$66,253.3620% Off
NOK 28,953.37
NOK 36,191.7120% Off
SEK 27,255.59
SEK 34,069.4920% Off
DKK 18,155.31
DKK 22,694.1320% Off
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About the Item

Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt highlights. The top opens to a fitted interior complete with storage bins and cutglass ink wells with brass crown lids. Produced by the Army Navy Co-Operative Society and retailed at their store in Calcutta, India. Large handles on each side and locking top. Brass makers mark on inside.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully distressed functioning condition with no key.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU155529386933

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