Hingstons Antiques of Wilton

Description

Antique Georgian mahogany military chest
We are delighted to offer you this Georgian 2 part military chest.
This Military chest is a decade or so earlier, than most you will see for sale.
Made of mahogany and with the flush inset brass corners and handles.
The top section with 2 small drawers and a long drawer below, the bottom section with 2 long graduated drawers.
The military chest has its brass carrying handles to each end.
The drawers are oak lined, and so points to this particular chest being ordered by an officer in England, before going on his campaign overseas.
This chest would have been lashed to the deck of a man of war, or deep below deck, before it was taken over the oceans to where the Officer was stationed.
DELIVERY UK mainland £60+vat
91.5cms wide (36ins)
50cms deep (19 3/4ins)
93cms high (36 1/2ins)
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This Georgian military campaign chest would have been made circa 1830, and when this was first made the British Ashanti war was still in progress.
The Liverpool Manchester railway was opened. At the opening, a Liverpool MP is accidentally killed by Stevensons Rocket, and so was the first Railway fatality.
King George IV died and his brother William IV ascends the throne
Civil unrest was starting in Kent and moved across Southern England , with the Swing Riots.
The riots were started in protest of threshing machines, and their own working conditions.
DELIVERY

If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase within the 7 day period, we will give you a full refund(excluding the return delivery cost).

PRICE MATCHING
Antiques are unique as it is impossible to price match
When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.
We spend time choosing the best product, that meets the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
We use traditional methods of restoration and do not use lacquers and spray finishes.
Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS
Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs

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