A very fine example of a mid 19th century military chest of drawers. Made in Canton, China, for the export market circa 1840. Of excellent construction is solid camphorwood and finished with ebony moldings. Fitted with original solid brass recessed handles. Splits into 2 sections for ease of installation. The top section with a secretaire drawer flanked by shorter drawers and with a long drawer above. The bottom section with 3 long drawers. All drawers are lockable (key supplied). The secretaire drawer opens to reveal a fitted interior , complete with a sumptuous black leather writing surface. To the top is a gallery (detachable) and the whole chest stands on turned bun feet. This chest exudes charm and colonial elegance. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home. Dimensions: Width 105cms Depth 49cms Height 113cms Internal Ref: 18485
Dimensions
Height = 113 cm (45")
Width = 105 cm (42")
Depth = 49 cm (19")
19th Century Camphor Wood Secretaire Military Chest
Price
£3,750
| $5,136 USD | €4,376 EUR
Item Ref
18485
Description
A very fine example of a mid 19th century military chest of drawers. Made in Canton, China, for the export market circa 1840. Of excellent construction is solid camphorwood and finished with ebony moldings. Fitted with original solid brass recessed handles. Splits into 2 sections for ease of installation. The top section with a secretaire drawer flanked by shorter drawers and with a long drawer above. The bottom section with 3 long drawers. All drawers are lockable (key supplied). The secretaire drawer opens to reveal a fitted interior , complete with a sumptuous black leather writing surface. To the top is a gallery (detachable) and the whole chest stands on turned bun feet. This chest exudes charm and colonial elegance. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home. Dimensions: Width 105cms Depth 49cms Height 113cms Internal Ref: 18485
Dimensions
Height = 113 cm (45")
Width = 105 cm (42")
Depth = 49 cm (19")