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Here is an example of a superb quality and very rare antique colonial military campaign rosewood two part chest of drawers (circa 1860).
Summary
• Circa 1860
• Period Victorian
• Provenance Calcutta, India
• Wood Rosewood & Coromandel
• Two piece chest
• Original brass bindings
• Original brass handles
• Original brass locks
• Original brass diamond escutcheons
• Original inset handles
• Original working locks and two keys
• Hand dove tail joint drawer construction
• Teak drawer linings
• Fielded panel back
• Polished mid section
• Attached feet
• Original top and bottom
• Excellent proportions
• Excellent quality
• Excellent condition
• Excellent colour / patination
• Very rare
Here is an example of a superb quality and very rare antique colonial military campaign rosewood two part chest of drawers (circa 1860). The chest features excellent quality throughout. The original shaped brass inset handles, brass corner brackets and brass diamond escutcheons are in perfect condition. The chest features sturdy brass carrying handles attached to the sides. The brass corner brackets were used to protect the chest whilst in transit during campaigns. The chest is constructed of rosewood and coromandel wood and the hand dove tailed drawers are constructed of solid teak with working locks and two keys. The section between both chests is also polished – a sign of good quality. The chest features fielded back panels – a sign of superb quality. The bun feet have been firmly attached however they originally would have been detachable. Overall, this item has a fantastic rich mahogany patination and would grace any home.
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