Stock no 700 052

A mahogany and brass bound Campaign chest of drawers from the second half of the 19th century made in two sections with countersunk brass handles and feet that unscrew. Often without carrying handles as were transported in packing cases with rope handles. Being made in two sections enables one to navigate difficult staircases etc.

41 ¼”w x 45 ¼”h x 18”d

105cm w x 115cm h x 46cm d

Circa 1870

£ 2,250

British officers of high social position in the Georgian and Victorian periods (1714-1901) took it for granted that when they set out on a military campaign in Africa or India they could enjoy the same standard of living as they did at home. While “ under canvas,” as life in camp was called, an officer and gentleman assured himself a high degree of comfort by using specially designed pieces of campaign, or knockdown, furniture. The only real difference between fine household furniture and its campaign counterpart was that the latter could be quickly folded up, packed away in boxes and transported everywhere easily and conveniently.

From “British Campaign Furniture. Elegance under Canvas, 1740-1914” by Nicholas A. Brewer

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