AH FOO (HONG KONG, 19TH CENTURY) CHINESE EXPORT BRASS-BOUND CAMPHORWOOD CAMPAIGN CHEST, in two parts, the upper section having a central drop-down writing board concealing a fitted desk interior, prospect door retaining original label, flanked by banks of two short drawers over a single full drawer; the lower section with two full drawers raised on turned feet mortised into the bottom of the case. Retains original cast-brass carrying handles, applied strap braces, and hardware, fine old surface with rich color. Late 19th century. 48 1/2" H, 33 1/4" W, 19" D.
Scattered light scratches and wear to surface. Small losses each end at bottom edge of upper section and to desk interior.


Catalogue Note: According to family history, this desk was formerly in the collection of Charles Gilpin-Brown (1857-1906). Born in England to a landed family, Gilpin-Brown immigrated to the United States in the late 19th century and established an extensive ranch in Livermore, Colorado.

Scattered light scratches and wear to surface. Small losses each end at bottom edge of upper section and to desk interior.