English Satinwood Brass Bound Campaign Chest, circa 1850-1860, in two-parts, the upper with a drop-front drawer exposing a desk with pigeon holes, 5 drawers and vertical slots and green tooled leather writing surface, above two small drawers. The lower with 2 long drawers on cast iron and wood casters, 4 carrying handles and brass recessed handles. Painted on top of lower section “Lt. Colonel Walsh Calcutta” in pen by last owner inside. “Chest built in 1860 – Purchased 1968 in London by American H. Jones, original owner Lt. Colonel Walsh, Calcutta, India.”
Height 39 in. Width 36 in. Depth 16 ¾ in.
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