Lot 104A

The chest is mahogany (not cedar as previously catalogued) and the drawer linings are European oak, suggesting the chest is British made; overall very good condition showing little wear relative to age and use; there is a larger scuff to the left side, otherwise only scattered light knocks and superficial blemishes including to the edges of drawer fronts and to the sides where the edges of the upper and lower sections meet; wear to their runners has caused one or two of the drawers to sit slightly low leaving a slight gap above the drawer front (most noticeably above the first long drawer); to the left side of the upper section, the inset brass strap to the lower rear corner has been dented and has lifted a little out of its rebate; all feet appear to be original and screw in and out easily.


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Campaign chests can be identified by their distinct stylistic attributes, including brass bindings, and are traditionally made in two sections so as to be easily transported during military campaigns prior to motorised transport.