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Discover our 19th-century mahogany military campaign writing desk. Portable, robust, stylish - a perfect history-rich statement piece. Shop now!

ID: 9102

Regency Military Campaign Writing Desk

Price: £1200.00
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Description 🔉

This beautiful mahogany military campaign writing desk is a real statement piece and dates to the mid to early 19th century.

Campaign furniture is a type of furniture made for travel. Historically, much of it was made for military campaigns. These pieces were designed to be broken down or folded for ease of travel, hence the name. The concept dates back to the times of Julius Caesar and Napoleon, but it was most popular during the British Empire in the 19th and 20th centuries.

As wars were fought across continents, high-ranking military officials and their entourage needed to maintain a certain level of comfort and functionality while on the move. Therefore, they required furniture that was portable yet sophisticated. This need led to the creation of campaign furniture, which was designed to be robust, easily transportable, but also stylish. Our example has handles on either end for ease of movement and comes apart in two section so the writing desk can be easily disassembled.

Condition:
Good condition with age.

Size:

39.5 inches long x 19.5 wide x 41 3/4 inches high.

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Business Name: Raven Yard Antiques Shop
Name: Jan
Email: Enquiries@raven-antiques.com
Phone: 07454992481
Website: https://raven-antiques.com

Address:
21 Watergate, Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK.
SY131DP

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Raven Yard Antiques Shop is a family run business located in the picturesque part of Shropshire in the Roman town of Whitchurch. We have a diverse selection of rare and historic goods to choose from. Please browse our online store or else visit our shop to see some of our amazing items.

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For antique firearms such as muskets and rifles, this item is offered strictly as a collectors’ piece. It is sold as a historic firearm for display or study purposes only, and not as a modern, live-firing weapon. Export, import, and ownership regulations vary by country; buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with their local laws and confirming that they are not prohibited from ownership. In accordance with UK guidelines, the seller is required to verify the buyer’s identification and age prior to completion of the sale.