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Victorian Colonial Walnut & Brass Military Chest
Here is an example of a good quality antique colonial military campaign walnut two-part chest of drawers, circa 1890, made by Arthur Foley & Son of Salisbury.
Summary:
• Item: Campaign Chest
• Circa: 1890
• Provenance: England, UK
• Cabinetmaker: Arthur Foley & Son (Salisbury)
• Wood: Solid walnut
• Dismantles into two sections
• Two-over-three drawer design
• Recessed brass military handles
• Brass bindings / corner brackets
• Brass side carrying handles
• Brass key escutcheons
• Working lever locks with key
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Mahogany drawer linings
• Screw-on / detachable feet
• Lovely polish& patination
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles into two sections
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Here is an example of a good quality antique colonial military campaign walnut two-part chest of drawers, circa 1890, made by Arthur Foley & Son in Salisbury, England. The chest is stamped with the cabinetmaker’s stamp name and date on the second drawer. Constructed with a single piece top, it features the original top quality inset brass drop handles, brass corner brackets and further brass strap-work to the frame. The chest boasts good quality brass swan neck side carrying handles. The drawers feature later brass key escutcheons on subtle cushion fronts. The brass corner brackets and brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The drawers are in excellent working order, are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The chest is constructed of solid walnut with mahogany hand-dovetailed drawer linings. It is quite unusual to see military chests constructed of walnut. The drawers feature working lever locks and a key. The chest features later screw-on (detachable) turned feet. The chest splits into two sections for easy transportation.
The chest features a rich warm walnut colour. It has a good colour and patination. 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 chest was made by Arthur Foley & Son cabinetmakers of Salisbury, England. The chest is stamped with the cabinetmaker’s stamp name and date on the second drawer. The town of Salisbury in Wiltshire has long been home to the English armed forces, with the Salisbury plains being a large training ground.
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.
Condition Report:
This military chest is in very good condition. There are nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chest features the original brass inset handles, brass strap-work and corner brackets. The key escutcheons are later additions. There are no ink stains, cup marks or burns to the top of the chest. All drawers close flush to the frame. The chest boasts a rich brown walnut colour with a nice patination. The drawers features working lever locks with a key. The chest features later screw-on (detachable) feet. This item is very well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 107.9cm or 42½” or 3ft 6½”
Width (including side handles) = 95.2cm or 37½” or 3ft 1½”
Width (excluding handles) = 92cm or 36¼” or 3ft ¼”
Depth = 51.4cm or 20¼” or 1ft 8¼”
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 £65. 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.
Important information regarding PayPal payment
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
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 34
Price
The price for this item is £3,495 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland and 14-day free UK returns.
Customer Service
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• 14-day day free UK returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds
A 14-day free “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 the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yola 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
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola 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 Yola Gray website for further items and information.
Ref. 118655
SellerYola Gray Antiques
View all stock from
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: 1890
• Provenance: England, UK
• Cabinetmaker: Arthur Foley & Son (Salisbury)
• Wood: Solid walnut
• Dismantles into two sections
• Two-over-three drawer design
• Recessed brass military handles
• Brass bindings / corner brackets
• Brass side carrying handles
• Brass key escutcheons
• Working lever locks with key
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Mahogany drawer linings
• Screw-on / detachable feet
• Lovely polish& patination
• Excellent condition
• Dismantles into two sections
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Here is an example of a good quality antique colonial military campaign walnut two-part chest of drawers, circa 1890, made by Arthur Foley & Son in Salisbury, England. The chest is stamped with the cabinetmaker’s stamp name and date on the second drawer. Constructed with a single piece top, it features the original top quality inset brass drop handles, brass corner brackets and further brass strap-work to the frame. The chest boasts good quality brass swan neck side carrying handles. The drawers feature later brass key escutcheons on subtle cushion fronts. The brass corner brackets and brass straps were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The drawers are in excellent working order, are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The chest is constructed of solid walnut with mahogany hand-dovetailed drawer linings. It is quite unusual to see military chests constructed of walnut. The drawers feature working lever locks and a key. The chest features later screw-on (detachable) turned feet. The chest splits into two sections for easy transportation.
The chest features a rich warm walnut colour. It has a good colour and patination. 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 chest was made by Arthur Foley & Son cabinetmakers of Salisbury, England. The chest is stamped with the cabinetmaker’s stamp name and date on the second drawer. The town of Salisbury in Wiltshire has long been home to the English armed forces, with the Salisbury plains being a large training ground.
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.
Condition Report:
This military chest is in very good condition. There are nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chest features the original brass inset handles, brass strap-work and corner brackets. The key escutcheons are later additions. There are no ink stains, cup marks or burns to the top of the chest. All drawers close flush to the frame. The chest boasts a rich brown walnut colour with a nice patination. The drawers features working lever locks with a key. The chest features later screw-on (detachable) feet. This item is very well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 107.9cm or 42½” or 3ft 6½”
Width (including side handles) = 95.2cm or 37½” or 3ft 1½”
Width (excluding handles) = 92cm or 36¼” or 3ft ¼”
Depth = 51.4cm or 20¼” or 1ft 8¼”
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 £65. 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.
Important information regarding PayPal payment
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
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 34
Price
The price for this item is £3,495 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland and 14-day free UK returns.
Customer Service
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• 14-day day free UK returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds
A 14-day free “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 the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yola 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
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola 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 Yola Gray website for further items and information.
Ref. 118655
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 21/MAY/2026. 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 £65
DimensionsHeight = 107.9cm or 42½” or 3ft 6½”
Width (including side handles) = 95.2cm or 37½” or 3ft 1½”
Width (excluding handles) = 92cm or 36¼” or 3ft ¼”
Depth = 51.4cm or 20¼” or 1ft 8¼”
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1890
Late Victorian Antiques Material Walnut
Origin English
Condition This military chest is in very good condition. There are nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chest features the original brass inset handles, brass strap-work and corner brackets. The key escutcheons are later additions. There are no ink stains, cup marks or burns to the top of the chest. All drawers close flush to the frame. The chest boasts a rich brown walnut colour with a nice patination. The drawers features working lever locks with a key. The chest features later screw-on (detachable) feet. This item is very well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a1000 / Military Chest 34
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 21/MAY/2026. 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 £65
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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Superb Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers
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