Description
This charming hardwood desk antique military campaign chest of drawers / secretaire desk with huge oversize brass handles is in the style of Charlotte Horstmann and crafted in Hong Kong. Campaign furniture has been highly coveted for over 140 years. The secretaire desk is hidden inside the top drawer and pulls out. All the brass handles and fittings are intact and operational.
The chest comes in two peices; the upper part is the desk and two small drawers, the lower chest has two full drawers. The inside of the desk has the four original drawers, shelving and hardware in very good condition. Solid wood grain throughout the drawers, front and top of the chest.
Additional dimensions:
Depth of chest with writing desk fully extended: 38.5
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There are a few missing peices of the wood pictured and normal signs of cosmetic wear but is fullv operational and functions as intended. We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, there will be a good patination from years of honest use and genuine age. The top and bottom chests wooden connecting posts are intact and fit together seamlessly to create one chest.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Matte Brass Finish, Walnut
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
The chest comes in two peices; the upper part is the desk and two small drawers, the lower chest has two full drawers. The inside of the desk has the four original drawers, shelving and hardware in very good condition. Solid wood grain throughout the drawers, front and top of the chest.
Additional dimensions:
Depth of chest with writing desk fully extended: 38.5
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There are a few missing peices of the wood pictured and normal signs of cosmetic wear but is fullv operational and functions as intended. We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, there will be a good patination from years of honest use and genuine age. The top and bottom chests wooden connecting posts are intact and fit together seamlessly to create one chest.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Matte Brass Finish, Walnut
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There are a few missing peices of the wood pictured and normal signs of cosmetic wear but is fullv operational and functions as intended. We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, there will be a good patination from years of honest use and genuine age. The top and bottom chests wooden connecting posts are intact and fit together seamlessly to create one chest.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
42 x 36 x 20 in
Classic Antique Walnut Campaign Chest/Secretariat Desk With Solid Brass Handles
Estimate $880-$2,630
Starting Price
$260
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