Description
An English mahogany campaign chest of drawers in two sections, the upper with two short drawers above a single long drawer, the lower with two further long drawers. Each drawer is fitted with recessed brass handles and diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheons. Brass corner mounts and reinforcing straps extend across the front edges of the case, with additional recessed brass carrying handles to the sides. The rectangular top has brass corner protectors, the whole raised on short turned feet. The mahogany retains variations in color, grain, and surface wear. England, circa 1850.1
Height: 32 in. (81 cm.)
Width: 35.5 in. (90 cm.)
Depth: 18 in. (46 cm.)
Further readings and sources:
- Campaign chests were made for officers and officials traveling on posting. The chest separates into two sections for ease of travel. Handles are set flush so that they do not catch when the chest is moved. ↩













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