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Mid 19th-Century Campaign Folding Bookcase

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No 11098

A Mid 19th century Mahogany and brass bound Campaign Bookcase, each side fitted with a cast iron carrying handle, the interior fitted with two panelled doors enclosing adjustable shelves.

‘In encampments persons of the highest distinction are obliged to accommodate themselves to such temporary circumstances, which encampments are ever subject to. Hence every article of an absolutely necessary kind must be made very portable, both for package and that such utensils may not retard a rapid movement… And it will be noted that most of the things of this nature will suit a long sea voyage’. So wrote Thomas Sheraton in his ‘design book’ of 1803 before going on to describe a ‘field officer’s tent and marquee’ with its furnishings of ‘camp or field bedsteads, camp chairs, desk, stools and tables’.

Circa 1840

Price: £2,500-00p.

Height: 27”, 68.5 cms / Width: 18”, 48 cms / Depth: 15”, 38 cms.

Literature:

“The Pen and The Sword, Writing and Fighting at Home and Abroad” 1990 exhibition catalogue from W.R. Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd.

See The World of Interiors, June 1990 edition for the above catalogue as well.

Sheraton, T. and Aronson, J. (1972). The Cabinet-Maker And Upholsterer’s Drawing-Book. New York, USA: Dover Publications, Inc.

Sheraton, T. (1970). Thomas Sheraton’s Cabinet Dictionary, Volume I. London, UK: Praeger Publishers. p123-126.
Price
£2500.00  UK
$3147.50  USA
€3019.50  EU
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 19/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
 
Category Antique Furniture Date 1840  Mid 19th Century Antiques Material Mahogany Origin English Item code as722a637 / 11098 Status Sold

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