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Brass & Teak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Here is an example of a superb quality and rare antique colonial military campaign teak two-part chest of drawers, circa 1840.
Summary
• Item Campaign Chest
• Circa 1840
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Solid teak
• Dismantles into two sections
• Original brass inset handles
• Brass bindings / corner brackets
• Working brass round key escutcheons & lever locks
• Working Bramah lock & key single drawer
• Central “hat” drawer
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Teak drawer linings
• Detachable original turned feet
• Original top and bottom
• Excellent proportions
• Stunning original polish & patination
• Dismantles into two sections
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Here is an example of a superb quality and rare antique colonial military campaign teak two-part chest of drawers, in original condition, circa 1840. The original shaped brass inset handles to the front and sides brass corner brackets and brass escutcheons are in excellent condition. The original brass corner brackets and brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The drawers also feature their original brass round key escutcheons. All drawers are in excellent working order, are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The central drawer is the largest of all this was to house decorative and parade uniform such as hats (it’s commonly known as a hat drawer). The chest is constructed of solid teak and the hand-dovetailed drawers are constructed of solid teak too. The drawers feature working lever locks and a key. The top right draw features a working high quality Bramah lock & key this drawer would have been for storing valuables, as Bramah locks, at the time, were impenetrable. The original turned feet are detachable as originally designed. The chest splits into two sections for easy transportation.
The following provides further details and history of the famous Bramah locks “In 1784, Joseph Bramah designed a round lock mechanism operated by a tubular key, of such complexity and security, that he put it in his shop window and offered a reward of 200 guineas to anyone who could open it. In 1851, at the Great Exhibition in London, A.C Hobbs an American locksmith spent 52 hours spread over 16 days and claimed the prize, but the method and spirit under which it was claimed is commented on by the London Times under the heading of 'the Great Lock Controversy” (source )
The chest features a rich deep mahogany colour. As its 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 campaign 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 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 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." Source British Campaign Furniture, Elegance Under Canvas, 1740 - 1914 by Nicholas A. Brawer, page 97.
Condition Report
This chest is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. There are nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. All drawers close flush to the frame. The chest features a rich deep colour. As its 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. There are two working keys with the chest. The chest boasts the original detachable feet. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
Height = 103.5cm or 40¾” or 3ft 4¾”
Width = 99cm or 39” or 3ft 3”
Depth = 45.5cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
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
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office 01829 458 070
Julian 07960 738 212
Yolanda 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call
Office 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda 00 44 7971 882 567
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £69. 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 Days 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. This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CIONA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.
Ref. Military Chest 21
SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
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Summary
• Item Campaign Chest
• Circa 1840
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Solid teak
• Dismantles into two sections
• Original brass inset handles
• Brass bindings / corner brackets
• Working brass round key escutcheons & lever locks
• Working Bramah lock & key single drawer
• Central “hat” drawer
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Teak drawer linings
• Detachable original turned feet
• Original top and bottom
• Excellent proportions
• Stunning original polish & patination
• Dismantles into two sections
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Here is an example of a superb quality and rare antique colonial military campaign teak two-part chest of drawers, in original condition, circa 1840. The original shaped brass inset handles to the front and sides brass corner brackets and brass escutcheons are in excellent condition. The original brass corner brackets and brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The drawers also feature their original brass round key escutcheons. All drawers are in excellent working order, are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The central drawer is the largest of all this was to house decorative and parade uniform such as hats (it’s commonly known as a hat drawer). The chest is constructed of solid teak and the hand-dovetailed drawers are constructed of solid teak too. The drawers feature working lever locks and a key. The top right draw features a working high quality Bramah lock & key this drawer would have been for storing valuables, as Bramah locks, at the time, were impenetrable. The original turned feet are detachable as originally designed. The chest splits into two sections for easy transportation.
The following provides further details and history of the famous Bramah locks “In 1784, Joseph Bramah designed a round lock mechanism operated by a tubular key, of such complexity and security, that he put it in his shop window and offered a reward of 200 guineas to anyone who could open it. In 1851, at the Great Exhibition in London, A.C Hobbs an American locksmith spent 52 hours spread over 16 days and claimed the prize, but the method and spirit under which it was claimed is commented on by the London Times under the heading of 'the Great Lock Controversy” (source )
The chest features a rich deep mahogany colour. As its 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 campaign 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 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 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." Source British Campaign Furniture, Elegance Under Canvas, 1740 - 1914 by Nicholas A. Brawer, page 97.
Condition Report
This chest is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. There are nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. All drawers close flush to the frame. The chest features a rich deep colour. As its 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. There are two working keys with the chest. The chest boasts the original detachable feet. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
Height = 103.5cm or 40¾” or 3ft 4¾”
Width = 99cm or 39” or 3ft 3”
Depth = 45.5cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
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
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office 01829 458 070
Julian 07960 738 212
Yolanda 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call
Office 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda 00 44 7971 882 567
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £69. 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 Days 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. This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CIONA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.
Ref. Military Chest 21
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 27/JUN/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 £69.
DimensionsHeight = 103.5cm or 40¾” or 3ft 4¾”
Width = 99cm or 39” or 3ft 3”
Depth = 45.5cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1840
Early Victorian Antiques Material Teak
Origin Indian
Condition This chest is in excellent original condition, which is commensurate with its age. There are nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. All drawers close flush to the frame. The chest features a rich deep colour. As its 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. There are two working keys with the chest. The chest boasts the original detachable feet. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a732 / Military Chest 21
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 27/JUN/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 £69.
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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