British Colonial Teakwood Campaign Chest of Drawers
Mid 19th centuryA British colonial teakwood campaign chest of drawers. Like the majority of campaign chests, the present example can be split in two parts for ease of transport. The top portion with two short drawers above one long drawer. The lower section has two deep long drawers and rests on turned bun feet. All of the drawers are flush fitting with the original recessed brass handles and are surrounded with a rosewood edge. Solidly constructed of single planks of teakwood with brass corner mounts. The piece stands on bun feet.
Campaign or “knock down” furniture was portable military furniture and used by British officers when they set out for a campaign in India. However, because campaign furniture was extremely versatile, it also appealed to homeowners who appreciated its elegance, strength and ease of storage.
The chest of drawers is in good condition and has been lovingly restored and finished to its former glory using a traditional form of French polishing and waxing.
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Bombay
British colonial India
H: 103 cm W: 89 cm D: 45 cm
H: 40 ½” W: 35” D: 18”
