Victorian Secretaire Campaign Chest

Offered for sale is this 19th Century (c.1870) Victorian antique oak secretaire campaign chest. Once an officer was commissioned and ready to embark on a tour overseas, he would purchase a campaign chest to take with him, the Army & Navy stores in London was quite often the place for an officer to go to get such a great piece of furniture. The Victorian oak secretaire campaign chest is made in 2 halves, this was to make transportation easier as it was taken around the British Empire by ship, cart, and wagon. It has the flush brass handles and the brass corners inset to give this protection from the bangs and knocks it was bound to receive. The upper section has the secretaire drawer to the centre and further box drawers to each side, below these is the usual deep drawer. The bottom section has 2 graduated drawers, and the chest stands on the original turned feet. The secretaire drawer drops down after pressing the securing buttons on each side, this reveals the interior. To the front on the pollard oak drawers is an oak stay to prevent these interior drawers from sliding out during its handling and moving around. You lift this out and then you can access the lovely quality drawers inside. It would be easy to mistake his to be made of walnut as it is a lovely mid honey colour and a similar grain. Imagine the joy of ownership this will bring, and we all wonder what campaigns it would have been at. 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 oak secretaire campaign chest is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in. We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock. We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock. Guarantee:- This Victorian oak secretaire 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.