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19Thc. Naval Or Military Camphorwood Campaign Chest / Bureau

Stock No

AE 393*

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2020
  • £5,250.00
  • €6,122 Euro
  • $6,566 US Dollar

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Item Description

Outstanding Camphorwood Chest of Drawers with internal sliding Desk, made in 19th Century British India 

This rare and wonderful piece of Victorian 'Campaign' or 'Colonial'  furniture was made  in 2 sections- upper and lower so that it could be more easily carried either on and off a ship or on a military campaign.  The chest has the internal bureau which slides forward to create a desk with pigeon holes.

The sweet odour of camphorwood was specially used to repel insects.

With original inlaid brass handles, drawer locks and banding.

Measures 48" tall x 39" wide x 23" deep. (122 x 99 x 58 cms) In excellent condition. Circa 1850 - 1880.

Item Info

Seller Location

London, London

Item Dimensions

H: 122cm W: 99cm D: 58cm

Period

Circa 1840 - 1890

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)207 4857810

+44 (0)7831 785059

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