Victorian Silver Chest
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A Superb Victorian Oak & Iron Bound Silver Chest with original liner. Made from oak and iron bound, with the original green felt lining and removable trays, there is still some of the original wax seals remaining on the outside of the chest.
This Chest was originally owned by Mr Nevile Reid Esq Of Shadwick House Kildary, a Navel officer, his original label is inside the chest, he had this commissioned for his daughter, hence the plate on the from of the chest Miss Reid made by W.Boore 54 Strand, London. Classed as campaign furniture. C1830
The most common item of campaign furniture is the chest of drawers and silver chests, often referred to as a military chest or campaign chest. Campaign chests' primary wood was often mahogany, teak, or camphor, although cedar, oak, pine and other woods were also used. The dominant type breaks down into two sections, and has removable feet. The brass/iron corners and strap work offer some protection and typify the distinctive "campaign look".
A similar type of furniture was made for naval service, and even for merchant ships, which allowed furnishings to be used in port or peacetime, but stowed out of harm's way in action, or during rough weather. Naval furniture is often extremely small, reflecting the cramped quarters available on ship.
Additional Information
CIL#403 (AB-118353)
W: 67cm (26.4")H: 53.5cm (21.1")D: 46cm (18.1")
19th Century, Victorian (1837 to 1901), Unknown
British
West Sussex, United Kingdom
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