Lot 469: Burl Walnut Campaign Chest with Secretary Drawer

Burl Walnut Campaign Chest with Secretary Drawer
19th Century

A handsome two-part campaign chest in richly figured burl walnut veneer with ebonized banding, fitted with brass recessed campaign pulls and side carrying handles. The upper section with two short drawers over a bank of four medium drawers, the wide central drawer with a hinged drop-front revealing a fitted writing desk interior. The lower section with two long drawers, the case raised on bold carved paw feet. Classic portable construction and design consistent with 19th-century English campaign furniture.

Height 50 inches, width 43 inches, depth 20 inches
Provenance: Property from a Essex, Connecticut estate
Condition: Very good overall; age-expected wear, minor veneer imperfections, oxidation to brass; structurally sound.

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Estimate: $2000- $4000

Auction Date: October 25, 2025

Realized Price: $3355