Antique Military Campaign Pine Chest from Holloway and Son, 1880s

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A handsome antique campaign chest dating to the circa 1880, traditionally designed for travel and military use stamped on the … Read more A handsome antique campaign chest dating to the circa 1880, traditionally designed for travel and military use stamped on the back geo holloway & son ltd, manufacturers, 34a great cable street, london the chest is constructed in solid pine with brass recessed campaign handles and protective iron corner mounts, features intended to withstand transportation geo holloway & son ltd was a london furniture manufacturer and contractor based in great cable street in the east end, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The firm supplied furniture for institutional, military, office, and commercial contracts, which aligns well with the practical construction of campaign-style pieces. Significant signs of wear that add to the patina and story. The chest is arranged with two short drawers over two long drawers, offering practical storage while maintaining the compact proportions typical of campaign furniture. The warm, natural wood grain and original hardware add to the authentic character of the piece. Campaign furniture was designed to break down and travel easily with british officers, making pieces like this both practical and historically interesting. A characterful and functional campaign-style chest, ideal for use in a bedroom, study or hallway. Dimensions inches height 33 width 40 depth 20 cm height 83.8 width 101.6 depth 50.8 h See less