Antique Teak Campaign Secretaire

A Superb quality Teak military campaign chest. Made from Teak, the drawers split into two halves, the top section with three short and one long drawer, comprising of a mid secretarie drawer with a drop down writing slop flanked by two plain drawers. These sit over two large drawers, with the original brass flush fitted handles and brass bound decoration, with brass carry handles to the sides all raised on the original hand turned feet, it also retains the original makers label in the drawer, (Sam Levy, 28 King William Street. Strand London) and the Barnaby Bendall & Co Cheltenham depository label on the back, this piece has superb colour and patina. C1860

Campaign furniture was designed to be packed up and carried on the march. It has been used by traveling armies since at least the time of Julius Caesar but it is commonly associated with British Army officers, many of whom had purchased their commissions. With the rise and expansion of the British Empire in the 19th and 20th centuries the demand by the military, administrators and colonists increased. British officers of high social position in the Georgian and Victorian periods (1714–1901) often carried high-quality portable furniture. 

This piece is in original condition, would make a lovely statement piece in any setting. (Price does not include P&P)

Dimensions: H: 113cm W: 98cm D: 45cm