Hingstons Antiques of Wilton

Description

Victorian oak brass bound military chest
This Victorian oak brass bound military chest, is brass bound and has part inset plate handles.
A British Officer would have commissioned this military chest to take on campaign. It was made in 2 parts for ease of transportation around the British Empire around 1870-1900. Packed in its 2 parts into packing cases, and then loaded onto wagons to be transported by mule or .
The upper section has a box drawer each side of the central secretaire drawer, that drops forward by pressing a release button each side.
Opened it reveals the original leather and gilt tooled inset writing surface, pigeon holes and drawers.
Below these drawers, is a large drawer that was to store uniforms.
The bottom section has 2 drawers and stands on the original screw in turned oak legs.
If only this campaign/military chest could talk!!! Imagine the stories it could convey.
Victorian military chests fit in a very contemporary home or one furnished in the more traditional manner.
Imagine the joy the ownership this campaign chest will bring to you, a special piece of furniture with a eventful life.
This chest could have been used in the campaigns in South Africa, or the North West Frontier, and India.
The Officer who owned this chest would have used the desk section for writing out orders, and writing letters home.
UK mainland delivery £60+vat
100cms wide 39 1/2ins
45.5cms deep 18ins
116cms high 451/2ins
PRICE MATCHING
Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.
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, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.
Beware of cheaper imitations.
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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