Colonial Australian Cedar Campaign Chest
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Mid 19th Century Colonial Australian Cedar Campaign Chest of 5 drawers. Made in two sections, each with brass carry handles, so as to be easily transported during military campaigns, prior to motorised transport. Campaign chests such as these were often strapped to either side of a mule. Still retaining all original brass mounts and hardware.
Lovely old finish, with good colour & patina. Some pine secondary timber. All drawers work smoothly.
Circa:
1850s
Height:
104 cm
Width:
101 cm
Depth:
45 cm