19th Century mahogany military chest

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Dimensions Height 122 cm Width 115 cm Depth 56 cm
Date 1840
Reference 3731

A unique and impressive 19th Century British mahogany military chest, the top lifts up to reveal a dressing station supported on brass rods, consisting of a mirror at the centre with shelves either side, the chest having a combination of two short over four long drawers with the original brass recessed handles, the central drawer pulls out to reveal a lift up writing slope with various compartments, slides either side of the writing slope that open to reveal further compartment space and a pen tray, supported on elegant turned feet.  Circa 1840.  

45" x 22" x 48" high - 67" high when dressing station up

115cms x 56cms x 122cms high - 170cms high when dressing station up

Declaration

This dealer has declared that this item is authentic and as described

Specifications

Handle Type
Brass Handles
Material
Mahogany
Chest Type
Flat Fronted Chest of Drawers

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