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English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810

$15,000
£11,293.62
€13,121.68
CA$21,120.20
A$23,529.41
CHF 12,343.87
MX$287,387.57
NOK 156,296.95
SEK 146,463.17
DKK 97,942.80

About the Item

English camphor wood military campaign chest with an upper case fitted drawer hinged fall front secretary desk revealing a leather writing surface, central prospect door with key, flanking pigeon holes, three interior drawers with pulls, four lower case graduated drawers, original recessed brasses, key hole escutcheons, brass mounted side handles, brass corner mounts, and resting on the original turned bulbous bun feet, Early 19th century. Campaign chest separates in two pieces for the purpose of carrying in field for an officer in time of war.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 54691stDibs: LU887246240522

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