Victorian Campaign Chest

The Victorian campaign chest would have been commissioned / purchased from a specialist military officers outfitters, usually the Army & Navy stores. This example is their classic design, although it does not have their trade label. Once an Officer gained his commission, he would then go and purchase all the items he needed for his future career, to be transported to all corners of the British Empire. It was made in 2 pieces so that it could be put in its own individual travelling cases to send on its trips around the world. Made of teak, a wood that is perfect for its use, as it is resistant to seawater, add to this it being a hardwood, it was resistant to the knocks it was likely to receive as it was packed on sailing ships, steamers, wagons, or even Elephants as it was taken to the Officers postings around the globe. The top section is fitted a pair of half width drawers with the classic deep drawer under these, that were for uniforms and the headgear. The bottom half is fitted with 2 full width drawers. This Victorian campaign chest is fitted with the original flush inset handles and brass corners. Imagine your friends and family imaginations being sparked by the stories this Military chest could tell recalling all the escapades it had been through during the officers’ postings around the Empire. Victorian military campaign chests are popular with all ages and fit in contemporary or classic interiors. A bonus is that as they are made in 2 pieces it makes them easy to get up those difficult narrow staircases. We have pictured a page from the Army & Navy catalogue showing campaign chests in their inventory. On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Victorian campaign chest is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in. Guarantee:- This Victorian campaign chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock. Price Matching:- Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison. When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home. We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock. Hingstons Distance selling policy:- Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent. Payment:- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer. Items remain on sale until payment is received.