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Handsome Mahogany Campaign Chest On Chest, Circa 1850
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Description
Handsome 19th century mahogany campaign chest on chest with military brass hardware and inset brass side handles; English circa 1850 raised on later turned feet.
height: 45 in. (114 cm.),
width: 40 in. (102 cm.),
depth: 21 in. (53 cm.)
Originally a portable chest of drawers used by officers on military campaigns. The units were reinforced with metal edges and corners to withstand rough traveling conditions. Today, this is a “bachelor chest,” often lacquered and embellished with metal corner strips, corner pieces, and pronounced hardware. Usually sits flush on the floor.
–Excerpted from The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Interior Design 3rd Edition by Mark Hinchman ©2014
Campaign chests and furniture symbolizes a type of ‘civilized order’ that British officers were expected to maintain, even in foreign and often hostile environments. -
More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: mahogany, brass hardware Condition: Good. Very good condition; wear consistent with age and use; Creation Date: Circa 1850 Styles / Movements: Campaign, Traditional, Victorian Dealer Reference #: JG230522800 Incollect Reference #: 668109 -
Dimensions
W. 40 in; H. 45 in; D. 21 in; W. 101.6 cm; H. 114.3 cm; D. 53.34 cm;
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