Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian

Our Stock # 18.8568

This is an antique campaign bureau. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass colonial writing desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. 

• Rare and unusual example of campaign furniture, with a superb finish and well appointed
• Displaying a desirable aged patina and in very good order throughout
• Solid teak shows fine grain interest and warm caramel hues
• Brass corners and strapping presents bright golden tones

• Sectioned in two, with the upper fall front over a pair of wide drawers to the base
• Inlaid with gilt borders, the fall front dressed with a brass lined lock — key absent
• Generously sized writing surface with an arcaded gallery of storage compartments
• Two lopers emerge from the cabinet with small brass pulls to support the fall front

• Fascinating central door opens to reveal a sliding tray, the sides hosting two hidden compartments
• Drawers arranged as a narrow pair over two of full width, dressed with brass recessed handles
• Each drawer appointed with an inset lock — keys absent

This is a delightfully unusual antique campaign bureau, perfect for any room and with fascinating concealed storage to the fall-front writing surface. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 104cm (41'')
Closed Depth: 45cm (17.75'')
Extended Depth: 80.5cm (31.75")
Max Height: 106.5cm (42'')

Writing Surface Width: 100.5cm (39.5'')
Writing Surface Depth: 63cm (24.75'')
Writing Surface Height: 79cm (31'')