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British Colonial Teakwood Campaign Chest of Drawers

Mid-late 19th century

SGD 3,700

A 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 cockbeaded edge. Solidly constructed from single planks of teakwood with brass corner mounts and side carry handles. 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.

Find out more in our Blog Campaign Furniture-On the Road Again

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Bombay
British colonial India
H: 116 cm W: 102 cm D: 45 cm
H: 45 ½” W: 40” D: 17 ¾”

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