solid camphor wood secretaire military chest

Circa 1880. A stylish and elegant late Victorian two-part carved camphorwood military chest. The top with profusely carved back with simple side rails and moulded fore-edge, the chest has an unusual configuration of various sized drawers, all with flush military brass handles and circular escutcheons. Beneath the full-length drawer on the front there is a fitted secretaire drawer with a writing surface and one full length fitted pen drawer, arched pigeon holes. The fore edge of the chest is rounded and carved from top to bottom with a reeding section beside it. To the sides there is a pair of cast brass lifting handles for the top and bottom section. Beneath the bottom drawer there is various mouldings and a simple frieze and the whole piece stands on four turned and tapering feet.

141cm H, 111cm W, 51cm DOur Ref: 31722

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 5G3JYYC6U

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Georgian Antiques was founded in 1978 by John Dixon's brother Padriac in a small shop at Jocks Lodge, Meadowbank in Edinburgh, with John joining the business after finishing college in 1981. The business grew so rapidly, they couldn't keep up with their inventory needs. Their goal has been to create a one-stop-shop where designers can complete an entire project from antique lighting to antique furniture to accessories. Scotland's largest antiques warehouse is located in a converted whiskey bond in historic Leith Edinburgh. With 50,000sq ft over five floors we offer a wide range of quality Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture, as well as continental and small decorative items. Our stock is constantly changing.

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