A 19th Century China Trade Secretaire Campaign Chest Architectural the trunk holding a lamp

the trunk holding a lamp stand so the shade sits above the mount

H:79 W:67 D:40 CM

lightly foxed mirror plate

also called the Laocoön Group

Superb quality throughout

A 19th Century China Trade Secretaire Campaign Chest Architectural the trunk holding a lampA large two part camphor wood with reeded ebony banding secretaire campaign chest. Three long graduated drawers below a mix of short drawers with the secretaire to the centre, bold turned feet, original brass carrying handles. Untouched surface, unrestored and of large scale. Circa 1850. H: 132 W: 113 D: 56 CM H: 52 W: 44 D: 22 INCHES. The majority of camphor wood campaign furniture is China Trade in origin. Produced for the Western market by Chinese