Etsy - YolaGrayAntiques Antique Victorian Teak & Brass Campaign Chest Of Drawers Small English Military Colonial Tallboy | Circa 1830
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This is a fine quality antique English Regency colonial teak & brass military campaign two-part chest of drawers, with rare small proportions, circa 1830, in excellent original condition. Summary: • Item: Campaign Chest • Circa: 1830 • Provenance: England, UK • Wood: Solid teak • Dismantles into two sections • Rare small proportions • Single piece top • Original recessed brass drop handles • Original bindings & corner brackets • Original steel side carrying handles • Reed moulded drawer fronts • Original working lever locks with key • Hand dovetailed drawer construction • Teak lined drawers • Original bracket feet • Lovely mellow patination & colour • Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland • Free 14 day UK returns period Description: This is a fine quality antique English Regency colonial teak & brass military campaign two-part chest of drawers, with rare small proportions, circa 1830, in excellent original condition. Constructed of solid teak with a single piece top, it features the original recessed shaped brass drop handles, with brass corner brackets & further brass strap-work. The brass corner brackets & brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The chest also boasts the original steel side carrying handles. The drawers incorporate fine reed moulding to the drawer perimeters. The drawers are constructed of solid teak with hand-dovetailed drawer linings & the piece features its original teak backboards. The drawers are in good working order, they are clean inside & close flush to the frame. The drawers also benefit from the original working lever locks (with working key). The chest stands on its original bracket feet. The chest splits into two sections for easy transportation. Chests that were constructed in the colonies, such as this one, were usually constructed of solid teak. The chest benefits from a rich brown teak colour, with a wonderful grain configuration to the front, sides & top. This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the bedroom. This campaign chest of drawers would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture. Provenance: This campaign chest would have been 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 (Calcutta) during the mid 19th Century. Teak was used extensively for military chests. "Teak, which had the advantage of only minimally expanding & contracting when exposed to extremes in temperature & humidity, was probably the most commonly used wood. It was resistant to woodworm, termites, & the occasional splash of seawater." Source British Campaign Furniture, Elegance Under Canvas, 1740 – 1914 by Nicholas A. Brawer, page 97. Mahogany & teak were used extensively for military chests because they had the advantage of only minimally expanding & contracting when
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