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Mahogany Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Here is an example of a superb quality and rare antique colonial military campaign mahogany two-part Secretaire chest of drawers, circa 1860.
Summary
• Item Campaign Chest
• Circa 1860
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Solid mahogany & cedar
• Exquisite brass inset handles & escutcheons
• Inset brass side carrying handles
• Hinged Secretaire desk compartment
• Pull out drawer-stop sleeve
• Several internal birds eye maple drawers
• Brass bindings & corner brackets
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Cedar drawer linings (rare)
• Working locks & keys
• Dismantles into two sections
• Detachable turned feet
• Original top and bottom
• Stunning colour & patination
• Excellent condition & quality
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Description
Here is an example of a superb quality and rare antique colonial military campaign mahogany two-part Secretaire chest of drawers, circa 1860. This is particularly good example of a Secretaire, due to its refined construction methods, notably the quality of mahogany timber, rare cedar lined drawers and bids eye maple interior. The chest was most likely made in England and then used in the British colonies. The chest is constructed from solid mahogany and features shaped brass inset handles to the front and sides brass corner brackets, brass straps and brass key escutcheons, all of which are in excellent clean condition. The brass corner brackets and brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The chest features a four over three-drawer design, with the Secretaire flanked by two small drawers and three large drawers below (the smaller drawers are an unusual design). The Secretaire desk compartment retains its original brass locking mechanism and opens to reveal a pull out drawer-stop sleeve which was designed to stop the drawers falling out whilst travelling. Behind the sleeve is a bank of four small internal drawers. The internal drawers are veneered with to quality birds’ eye maple and feature small brass knobs. All drawers in the chest are hand dovetailed, lined in cedar (which is rare), are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The drawers feature working lever locks and keys. The sides of the chest boast lovely inset brass carrying handles. The chest stands on turned screw on feet the whole chest splits into two sections for easy transportation.
The chest features a rich dark mahogany colour. 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 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 and used most probably in colonial India or Africa during the 19th Century.
Condition Report
This chest is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. All the brassware is in excellent condition having been cleaned. The Secretaire retains its working locking mechanism. All the cedar lined (rare) drawers close flush to the frame and boast working locks and a key. The chest features old replacement feet. The chest features a dark rich mahogany colour. The chest has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
Height = 114.3cm or 45” or 3ft 9”
Width = 102cm or 40⅛” or 3ft 4⅛”
Depth = 46.7cm or 18⅜” or 1ft 6⅜”
Feet Height = 12.8cm or 5”
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 £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 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 (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We 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.
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. CINOA 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 26
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
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
Summary
• Item Campaign Chest
• Circa 1860
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Solid mahogany & cedar
• Exquisite brass inset handles & escutcheons
• Inset brass side carrying handles
• Hinged Secretaire desk compartment
• Pull out drawer-stop sleeve
• Several internal birds eye maple drawers
• Brass bindings & corner brackets
• Hand dovetailed drawers
• Cedar drawer linings (rare)
• Working locks & keys
• Dismantles into two sections
• Detachable turned feet
• Original top and bottom
• Stunning colour & patination
• Excellent condition & quality
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Description
Here is an example of a superb quality and rare antique colonial military campaign mahogany two-part Secretaire chest of drawers, circa 1860. This is particularly good example of a Secretaire, due to its refined construction methods, notably the quality of mahogany timber, rare cedar lined drawers and bids eye maple interior. The chest was most likely made in England and then used in the British colonies. The chest is constructed from solid mahogany and features shaped brass inset handles to the front and sides brass corner brackets, brass straps and brass key escutcheons, all of which are in excellent clean condition. The brass corner brackets and brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The chest features a four over three-drawer design, with the Secretaire flanked by two small drawers and three large drawers below (the smaller drawers are an unusual design). The Secretaire desk compartment retains its original brass locking mechanism and opens to reveal a pull out drawer-stop sleeve which was designed to stop the drawers falling out whilst travelling. Behind the sleeve is a bank of four small internal drawers. The internal drawers are veneered with to quality birds’ eye maple and feature small brass knobs. All drawers in the chest are hand dovetailed, lined in cedar (which is rare), are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The drawers feature working lever locks and keys. The sides of the chest boast lovely inset brass carrying handles. The chest stands on turned screw on feet the whole chest splits into two sections for easy transportation.
The chest features a rich dark mahogany colour. 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 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 and used most probably in colonial India or Africa during the 19th Century.
Condition Report
This chest is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. All the brassware is in excellent condition having been cleaned. The Secretaire retains its working locking mechanism. All the cedar lined (rare) drawers close flush to the frame and boast working locks and a key. The chest features old replacement feet. The chest features a dark rich mahogany colour. The chest has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
Height = 114.3cm or 45” or 3ft 9”
Width = 102cm or 40⅛” or 3ft 4⅛”
Depth = 46.7cm or 18⅜” or 1ft 6⅜”
Feet Height = 12.8cm or 5”
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 £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 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 (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We 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.
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. CINOA 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 26
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 26/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
DimensionsHeight = 114.3cm or 45” or 3ft 9”
Width = 102cm or 40⅛” or 3ft 4⅛”
Depth = 46.7cm or 18⅜” or 1ft 6⅜”
Feet Height = 12.8cm or 5”
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1860
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin English
Condition This chest is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. All the brassware is in excellent condition having been cleaned. The Secretaire retains its working locking mechanism. All the cedar lined (rare) drawers close flush to the frame and boast working locks and a key. The chest features old replacement feet. The chest features a dark rich mahogany colour. The chest has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a820 / Military Chest 26
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 26/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
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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