Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Furniture
>
Campaign chest of drawers, Age and wood type?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="808 raver, post: 2767790, member: 4654"]Ok after doing a bit of research, periods for campaign chests were (1714–1901) and the The dominant type breaks down into two sections but that also leaves whole chests being used as well ( <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-VINTAGE-FLAMED-MAHOGANY-MILITARY-CAMPAIGN-CHEST-OF-DRAWERS-PATINA/184450146278?hash=item2af215dfe6:g:w9kAAOSwr0VfYfUD" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-VINTAGE-FLAMED-MAHOGANY-MILITARY-CAMPAIGN-CHEST-OF-DRAWERS-PATINA/184450146278?hash=item2af215dfe6:g:w9kAAOSwr0VfYfUD" rel="nofollow">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-VINTAGE-FLAMED-MAHOGANY-MILITARY-CAMPAIGN-CHEST-OF-DRAWERS-PATINA/184450146278?hash=item2af215dfe6:g:w9kAAOSwr0VfYfUD</a> ) Normal chests were converted into campaign chests and also made for the purpose by cabinet makers before the Army and Navy stores started making them at the end of the 19th c. Unfortunately their popularity has seen many copies and conversions in the last 20 years. I'm in no doubt, mine wasn't made in the Asia, nor has it been made in the last 20-100 years, it's all hand cut dovetails and hand plane evidence everywhere. I will admit that in some stage of its life it may have been converted (other than marked A&N pieces this could be true of any piece). A antique bit of furniture does not have to be really dirty to be old, if it's been in a good clean house and not mistreated inside will look very clean, it's not until you look at the back where it's not regularly cleaned you can see evidence of age. I'm sorry to disagree but I have had a open mind while this conversation has been taking place and I've looked for any evidence of what you have been saying and found nothing to confirm your suspicions.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="808 raver, post: 2767790, member: 4654"]Ok after doing a bit of research, periods for campaign chests were (1714–1901) and the The dominant type breaks down into two sections but that also leaves whole chests being used as well ( [URL]https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-VINTAGE-FLAMED-MAHOGANY-MILITARY-CAMPAIGN-CHEST-OF-DRAWERS-PATINA/184450146278?hash=item2af215dfe6:g:w9kAAOSwr0VfYfUD[/URL] ) Normal chests were converted into campaign chests and also made for the purpose by cabinet makers before the Army and Navy stores started making them at the end of the 19th c. Unfortunately their popularity has seen many copies and conversions in the last 20 years. I'm in no doubt, mine wasn't made in the Asia, nor has it been made in the last 20-100 years, it's all hand cut dovetails and hand plane evidence everywhere. I will admit that in some stage of its life it may have been converted (other than marked A&N pieces this could be true of any piece). A antique bit of furniture does not have to be really dirty to be old, if it's been in a good clean house and not mistreated inside will look very clean, it's not until you look at the back where it's not regularly cleaned you can see evidence of age. I'm sorry to disagree but I have had a open mind while this conversation has been taking place and I've looked for any evidence of what you have been saying and found nothing to confirm your suspicions.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Furniture
>
Campaign chest of drawers, Age and wood type?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...