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Colonial Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign Chest
Antique Colonial Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers (Circa 1850)
Here is an example of a superb quality and rare antique colonial military campaign mahogany two-part chest of drawers, circa 1850.
Summary
• Item Campaign Chest
• Circa 1850
• Provenance England
• Copmanthorpe Station, York (Great Northern Railway) label
• Wood Solid mahogany
• Single piece top
• Dismantles into two sections
• Brass inset handles to front
• Brass inset carrying handles
• Brass mounted corners
• Brass bindings / corner brackets
• Brass round key escutcheons
• Working locks and key
• Two over three drawer design
• Hand-dovetail drawer construction
• Screw-on turned feet
• Original top and bottom
• Original pine back
• Original polish
• Stunning colour & patination
• Excellent proportions
• Dismantles into two sections
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Here is an example of a superb quality and rare antique colonial military campaign mahogany two-part chest of drawers, circa 1850. Constructed with a single piece top, it has shaped brass inset handles to the front and sides brass mounted corner brackets and brass escutcheons all of which are all in excellent condition. The brass mounted corner brackets and brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The chest was built using a two over three-drawer design. The drawers are designed with cushion fronts. The drawers also feature the original elegantly shaped round brass key escutcheons. All drawers are in excellent working order and are clean inside. The chest is constructed of solid mahogany and has lovely hand-dovetailed drawer construction. The back features the original pine boards. The drawers feature working locks and a key. The later turned feet are detachable and are screwed on with a wooden thread (as originally designed). The chest splits into two sections for easy transportation.
The chest has a rich mahogany brown colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the bedroom. This military chest of drawers would certainly grace any home. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Provenance
This chest was most likely constructed in England and then shipped to one of the British colonies, most likely India where it would have been used. We think it is of English origin because it is quite a refined and well-made chest. On one of the top drawers is a label, “Simkin of London, Upholstery& Furnishing Expert”. We are unsure whether this label is the name of the cabinetmaker or a London repository.
On the bottom section of the chest (see photo), there is another label, which faintly reads, “Copmanthorpe Station, Great Northern Railway, York”. It is very difficult to make out the top two lines on this label. Copmanthorpe had a station until 1964 and the Great Northern Railway was the original company before various train company mergers. This label was most likely a transport label.
Campaign chests such as this were commissioned for a member of the British Raj or a high-ranking officer in the British Army during the reign of Queen Victoria in colonial India and other British colonies during the 19th Century. Mahogany & teak was used extensively for military chests because they had the advantage of only minimally expanding and contracting when exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity, was probably the most commonly used wood. It was resistant to woodworm, termites, and the occasional splash of seawater.
Dimensions
Height = 107.2cm or 42¼” or 3ft 6¼”
Width = 102.5cm or 40¼” or 3ft 4¼”
Depth = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information
If you require any further information or additional photos, please do not hesitate to phone Julian on either 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 (for international enquiries, please phone 00 44 1829 458 070 or 00 44 7960 738 212).
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £75. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We only will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
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Here is an example of a superb quality and rare antique colonial military campaign mahogany two-part chest of drawers, circa 1850.
Summary
• Item Campaign Chest
• Circa 1850
• Provenance England
• Copmanthorpe Station, York (Great Northern Railway) label
• Wood Solid mahogany
• Single piece top
• Dismantles into two sections
• Brass inset handles to front
• Brass inset carrying handles
• Brass mounted corners
• Brass bindings / corner brackets
• Brass round key escutcheons
• Working locks and key
• Two over three drawer design
• Hand-dovetail drawer construction
• Screw-on turned feet
• Original top and bottom
• Original pine back
• Original polish
• Stunning colour & patination
• Excellent proportions
• Dismantles into two sections
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Here is an example of a superb quality and rare antique colonial military campaign mahogany two-part chest of drawers, circa 1850. Constructed with a single piece top, it has shaped brass inset handles to the front and sides brass mounted corner brackets and brass escutcheons all of which are all in excellent condition. The brass mounted corner brackets and brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The chest was built using a two over three-drawer design. The drawers are designed with cushion fronts. The drawers also feature the original elegantly shaped round brass key escutcheons. All drawers are in excellent working order and are clean inside. The chest is constructed of solid mahogany and has lovely hand-dovetailed drawer construction. The back features the original pine boards. The drawers feature working locks and a key. The later turned feet are detachable and are screwed on with a wooden thread (as originally designed). The chest splits into two sections for easy transportation.
The chest has a rich mahogany brown colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the bedroom. This military chest of drawers would certainly grace any home. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Provenance
This chest was most likely constructed in England and then shipped to one of the British colonies, most likely India where it would have been used. We think it is of English origin because it is quite a refined and well-made chest. On one of the top drawers is a label, “Simkin of London, Upholstery& Furnishing Expert”. We are unsure whether this label is the name of the cabinetmaker or a London repository.
On the bottom section of the chest (see photo), there is another label, which faintly reads, “Copmanthorpe Station, Great Northern Railway, York”. It is very difficult to make out the top two lines on this label. Copmanthorpe had a station until 1964 and the Great Northern Railway was the original company before various train company mergers. This label was most likely a transport label.
Campaign chests such as this were commissioned for a member of the British Raj or a high-ranking officer in the British Army during the reign of Queen Victoria in colonial India and other British colonies during the 19th Century. Mahogany & teak was used extensively for military chests because they had the advantage of only minimally expanding and contracting when exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity, was probably the most commonly used wood. It was resistant to woodworm, termites, and the occasional splash of seawater.
Dimensions
Height = 107.2cm or 42¼” or 3ft 6¼”
Width = 102.5cm or 40¼” or 3ft 4¼”
Depth = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information
If you require any further information or additional photos, please do not hesitate to phone Julian on either 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 (for international enquiries, please phone 00 44 1829 458 070 or 00 44 7960 738 212).
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £75. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We only will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £75.
DimensionsHeight = 107.2cm or 42¼” or 3ft 6¼”
Width = 102.5cm or 40¼” or 3ft 4¼”
Depth = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Date Circa 1850
Victorian Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin English
Condition This chest is in excellent condition and is commensurate with its age. There are a nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The top and bottom are original to each other (and not a match). The brass inset drawer handles escutcheons, brass mounted corner brackets and pine backboards are all original. The drawers feature working locks and a key. The chest boasts later screw-on feet. Original polish. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a563 / Military Chest 14
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £75.
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale FarmKelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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