Departure of the 6th

Christopher Clarke Antiques

Christopher Clarke (Antiques) Ltd.Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, Glos. GL54 1JS England

18th, 19th & 20th Century Campaign Furniture & Travel ItemsTel : 01451 830476 Email : clarkeltd@btconnect.com www.campaignfurniture.com

Departure of the 6th

The front cover illustration is item No. 16The inside cover illustration relates to item No. 41The inside back illustration relates to item No. 49The back cover illustration is described as item No. 50

Departure of the 6th Our catalogue title comes from the amateur watercolour featured on the cover. The unassuming picture’s full title is The departure of the 6th Regt. for the Frontier. It shows the last minute declarations of love between the officers and their wives or girlfriends and the painter is teasing his subjects and making light of their departure to possible danger. A larger picture might also have shown the baggage train and the volume of belongings that the officers took with them. This catalogue, like our others, does show the amount and variety of furniture and personal effects that was only limited to an officer by the size of their wallet. Items that are particularly worthy of note are the miniature Salesman’s Sample Campaign Table and Davenport. The miniature table is an exceptionally rare item and an exciting find for us. The Davenport is a very fine piece of furniture and to think that Queen Charlotte may have sat at it in

Frogmore House adds to the interest. A number of makers are represented and we are lucky to be able to show 2 walnut chests by Hill & Millard, one with a secretaire and one without. The chest with the secret drawers is also worth pointing out. The histories of Carters, R.W. Forsyth Ltd and Parkin & Gotto are also noted and a number of other makers are represented. If their history is not given then that is because it has been in previous catalogues and can be viewed on our website under Makers. Further images of most of the items can also be seen on our website.

We hope you enjoy this collection.

Simon & Sean Clarke

Christopher Clarke (Antiques) Ltd.Sheep StreetStow on the WoldGloucestershire GL54 1JS England

Tel : 01451 830476 Email : clarkeltd@btconnect.com

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Copyright Christopher Clarke (Antiques) Ltd., 2018 All dimensions are in inches. Please note that due to the printing process the colour may vary.

Other catalogues by Christopher Clarke Antiques

At Ease Gentlemen (sold out) The Portable Empire Campaign Furniture Essential Baggage An Englishman’s Tent England Expects (sold out) The Portable House Furniture Fit For Heroes The Captain’s Kit Bag – with Manfred Schotten Brass Bound & Portable Furnishing the Colonial Bungalow The Quartermaster General The Great Escape (sold out) – with Manfred Schotten For King, Country & Comfort The Third Voyage First Class Travel Sports & Games & Great Campaigns – with Manfred Schotten Lieutenant Wilmot’s Bungalow Captain Blackwood’s Trunk My Barrack Room Rule Britannia – with Manfred Schotten Flying The Flag The Officer’s Room Remarkable – with Manfred Schotten The Baggage Elephant The Sundowners Carpe Diem – with Manfred SchottenClear The Decks

Acknowledgements

We are grateful to Jordan Pryce Lewis and David Wheeler (Royal Collection Trust), for their help in our research. Photographs by Dominic Brown

Bibliography

Army & Navy CSL Catalogue 1883

British Campaign Furniture, Elegance Under Canvas – Nicholas A. Brawer

Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840 – FHS

History of the Royal Residences of Windsor Castle, St James’s Palace, Carlton House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Buckingham House & Frogmore - W.H. Pyne

Old Time Ships of Salem – The Essex Institute

Pictorial Dictionary Of Marked London Furniture (1700-1840) – Christopher Gilbert

Regency Furniture – Frances Collard

Royal Naval Autographical Biography – John Marshall

Yesterday’s Shopping, The Army and Navy Stores Catalogue 1907

1. Naval Armchair

A mahogany Naval Armchair with a caned seat. When the call ‘clear the decks’ came onboard ship, everything had to be removed so the guns could be brought into action. For this reason, the folding action on Naval Chairs is very quick and simple. Typically, the arms on such chairs have a sprung metal catch but on this example, the arms and their posts fit together just on a mortice and tenon joint with the arms lifting off. Both posts and arms will then drop on their holding pins. The hinged seat can then be lifted to rest against the back and the front seat rail will push to fold in a concertina action, reducing the depth of the chair to only 6 inches. The back legs have a subtle kick to the bottom which allows the chair to free stand when folded. The chair’s back has a line mould cut into each section and is slightly concave. The seat has a replaced, buttoned leather cushion. Naval chairs are an early, iconic design of campaign chair. Late 18th Century.

H 36½ W 23 D 20

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2. Reclaimed Ship's Timber Stools

A pair of teak Stools made with reclaimed ship’s timber. The underside of each of these Stools has a partial label stating ‘This stool was made from the wood of ... Built 1851 in the HEIC Dockyard Bombay, Broken upon the Thames 1885, Ship Owned by John Willis’. Although the ship’s name is faded on both stools, the only ship made in the Bombay Dockyard in 1851 and owned by John Willis & Son was the Zenobia. It also went out of service in 1885, which ties in, so we can be confident that the stools are made from teak taken from the Zenobia. John ‘Jock’ Willis registered his ship company in London in 1826. He had 6 sons who all worked in the family business, building and owning clippers, of which the Cutty Sark is the most famous. Their ships traded tea and wool between China, Australia and Britain. Willis bought the Zenobia in 1867 and she gave 18 years of service until she was broken up in 1885. The legs, cross stretchers and seat rim are all carved with a suitable nautical rope twist and, as with much of the furniture made from ship’s timber, there is a small variance in size and shape. The labels noting their provenance are both hand written in ink on paper and pasted to the underside of the seats. There is a slight dip to the stool seats but they could also be used as low tables. Circa 1885.

H 15 W 12½ D 12½

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3. Three Campaign Stools

Three teak X frame Stools with quilted leather seats. The design of these Stools couldn’t be simpler, but they are comfortable and fold away easily. The two pairs of legs are united by a short rod which is capped to either side with a gilt coloured steel disc. The stretchers have open tenon joints which are then pegged to secure them. The replaced seats are padded and lined to prevent them over stretching and each stool also has three webbing straps to further support the seat. There is a slight variety in their sizes of between 1 and 2 inches. Mid 19th Century.

H 21 W 18 D 16

4. Day Bed By Carters

A stained beech, adjustable Day Bed or Couch by Carters with caned panels and replaced feather cushions. The design of this Day Bed follows that of the Ilkley Couch by Robinsons. It was a very popular design at the end of the 19th century for its versatility and the comfort it offered. The 3 ratcheted sections allow the user to set the Day Bed up into numerous positions from flat to a chair with foot rest. The head section has 11 possible positions, the middle 5 and the foot 6. The bold legs have patent ceramic casters and are removable on wooden threads. Once removed, the head section is also hinged to reduce the length of the bed for storage. The model number 66393 is stamped to the back of a panel. This Day Bed can be adjusted to suit the comfort of the user or laid out flat as a spare bed. Circa 1900.

Size as shown for use H 40 W 21½ L 72

Carters

The maker’s brass label describes Carters’ business as Invalid and Surgical Furniture Manufacturers and gives the address as New Cavendish Street. The first record we have found of John Carter’s business is in 1870 with an advert he placed for his Patent Reading Easel. His address is given as 55 Mortimer Street, 5 doors from Great Portland Street. By December 1872 he had moved to 6A New Cavendish St., Portland Place, London. The business kept this address for the majority of their existence, only moving to 65 Wigmore Street in the middle of the 20th Century. The Patent Reading Easel launched Carter’s business and its popularity probably led him to investigate further patent adjustable furniture. This was a growing area at the end of the 19th century, with the term invalid also used for furniture that offered a greater comfort. A number of other makers such as Alderman, Ward, Leverson and of course Robinson’s were making similar furniture that offered the user a greater deal of comforts. It had a wide appeal. In 1899 John Carter amalgamated with Alfred Carter or 47 Holborn Viaduct, a competitor who he had taken to court 6 years previously to restrain him from copying his trademarks, copyrights, illustrations and adverts. The name changed to just Carters and they prospered expanding their premises by 1915, to incorporate 125 to 129 Great Portland Street and 2 and 4 New Cavendish Street. Their works were at 15 to 37 High Street, Campden town. Carter advertised extensively and pointed out that ‘Wounded Soldiers will derive untold comfort and aid to recovery from the use of Carters’ Appliances’. Their range of furniture also increased, selling Bath Chairs, Self Propelling Chairs, Spinal Couches, Ambulances, Bed Rests, Carrying Chairs and their Reading Easels. Carters continued well into the 20th century with their adverts placed as late as 1958.

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5. Davenport From Frogmore House

A faded rosewood Davenport with flush, brass campaign handles. This fine quality Davenport shows all the signs of being made by a good London cabinet maker, as you would expect given its provenance. The underside of the desk is branded ‘VR 1871 Frogmore House Store’ and there is also a partial paper label for Frogmore. George III purchased Frogmore for his wife Queen Charlotte in 1792 and it then passed through the royal line. ‘The History of the Royal Residences of Windsor Castle, St James’s Palace, Carlton House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Buckingham House and Frogmore’ by W.H. Pyne shows an 1817 aquatint of the Queen’s Library, Frogmore by W.J. Bennett after Charles Wild. The Davenport illustrated is likely to be this one, with the difference in handles explained by artistic license; the flush handles would not be as recognizable as the Regency handles depicted. There is no other Davenport in the Royal Collection at Frogmore which is a better match. The colour of the rosewood has faded to a rich honey hue and its contrast to the original colour is emphasized by the dark colour of the pull-out slides which have not been exposed to sunlight. The drawer edges are inset with boxwood which is also inlaid to the top and base of the desk. The Davenport retains its original, tooled leather skiver to the writing slope. This has a removable fiddle bar and a brass Greek key gallery above it. The slope has a Bramah lock with the address of 124 Piccadilly which was used from 1784. It lifts to reveal a storage area for documents with 2 satinwood veneered drawers and 2 dummy drawers below. The dummy drawers cover the area the desk tidy, accessed from the side, sits in when closed. The top section of the Davenport slides forward over your knees, on brass fittings and the whole desk can be easily moved around on brass casters. The desk has full length drawers to the right hand side with mahogany linings. The other 3 sides are also fitted with flush campaign handles and boxwood stringing to give the illusion of drawers. Both sides have pull out slides, below the brass reeded moulding, to rest papers etc whilst working. Aside from its Royal provenance, this is an exceptional, well drawn piece of furniture. For a Davenport it can perhaps be considered small and it is neat with its clean lines, short square section feet and flush campaign handles. Circa 1810.

Closed size is given: H 33¾ W 17 D 20¼

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6. Campaign Writing Table

A small, mahogany George IV Writing Table. The table has a reeded, lift up top with an overhanging desk tidy with dummy drawer to one side and a plain compartment with drawer below to the other. This drawer is locked with a brass pin from above. The same method is used for locking the larger drawer to the middle. The top is held up by a simple bar on a pivot pin to the overhanging compartment. Underneath the top is a writing slope adjustable to 6 positions and hinged to the middle to access the storage area below. The ring turned legs stand on brass cup casters and fit to the table on long steel threads to give a firm fix. The corners of the table above the legs have cock beaded panels, as does the main drawer and the dummy drawer above it. The designer of this table was more interested in making a piece of furniture that was fashionable than considering the added practicality of a square shape and flush handles for ease of packing. That being said, it is likely that it originally had a packing case and its small size adds to its convenience. It is well considered with the dummy drawers, cock beaded panels and use of a better cut of mahogany to the main drawer lifting it. Circa 1825.

H 29¾ W 25 D 16

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7. Campaign Centre Table

A mahogany Campaign Table with drawers to either end. The legs of this table are removable on turned wooden threads. Everything about this table is bold from the thick thumbnail moulding to the top and the concave apron to the reeding on the turned leg. The table has a drawer to either end, lined in mahogany and faced in veneer on deal. Both lock with the same ornate brass key. This is a high quality table that is good for a number of purposes from dining, to working and for use at the back of a sofa or the centre of a room. Though not stamped, this table has a lot of characteristics which are associated with Gillows and cabinet makers from the Lancaster area. Early 19th Century.

H 28¾ W 48 D 24

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8. Ship’s Cabin Table

An Anglo-Indian teak Cabin Table. It has 3 graduated, full depth drawers with brass skeletal campaign handles and diamond escutcheons to the locks. The top has 2 fold down leaves which are supported by lopers when opened. The carcase has a panelled construction and stands on turned baluster feet. This would be a useful piece of furniture on board ship, where cabins were typically small. Its dual purpose, provides good storage and with a decent sized top which could be used as a desk or to dine off. With the top open, it extends to 35 inches wide. Circa 1860.

Closed Size is given: H 30½ W 18 D 26

9. Bobbin Turned Centre Table

A mahogany Campaign Centre Table with a single piece top and thumb moulding to the edge. The 2 pairs of bobbin turned legs are fitted to the underside of the top by hinges so that they can quickly fold when packed. To do so, the middle stretcher bar is lifted up and off. It has a lug to each end which fits to a hole on the end stretchers. The table is well considered with thought given to the bobbin decoration, chamfered edges and turned legs. It’s practical to dismantle and a useful size for one to eat or work at or for use as a centre table or to go behind a sofa etc. Early to mid 19th century.

H 26½ W 38½ D 22½

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10. Georgian Campaign Table

An early mahogany Campaign Table with an unusual method of dismantling it. The top is fixed to the base by 8 hinged plates with an aperture to take a twist catch fitted to the apron. In turn, the 4 parts of the apron dismantle from the legs on iron fittings that slot into plates on the legs, sliding to lock. When the top is removed, it is hinged to fold in half. The table is interesting for its early date and its construction, made at a time when they were still trying to work out the most practical ways to make portable furniture. The legs are inlaid with boxwood stringing. The size is such that it would be useful for a single officer to both eat and work at. A rare and interesting campaign table. Circa 1790.

H 28¼ W 32 D 23¼

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11. Tall Butler's Tray on Stand

An unusually tall, mahogany Butler's Tray on Stand. Although probably 4 or 5 inches taller than a standard Butler's Tray on Stand, the width and depth are much smaller. This is a very practical piece of furniture for using when needed or folding up and putting away when not. The timber and colour of the wood is good and the low stretcher to the stand adds to the stability. Late 19th Century.

H 38 W 26 D 15¼

12. Portable Games Table

A low, oak Portable Card Table. The baize covered, removable top of this table has 2 brass socket fittings to one half of the underside. They each have a pear-shaped aperture to receive a brass ball fitting to the X frame stand which locks the top to the base.A similar example in mahogany marked J.H. Lasbrey of Uttoxeter is known and it is possible this table is by the same maker. Circa 1900.

H 24½ W 25 D 25

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13. Mudie's Squeezer Card Table

A round walnut 'Mudie's Squeezer Card Table'. The design of this table adheres to patent 2746 of 1898 which probably refers to the locking action of the folding legs. They fold on angled support struts that are fitted to slide along bars to the underside of the table. When they reach their end they are locked in place by a sprung wooden bar. The legs are made as pairs which are hinged to the underside of the table. This is a well made piece of furniture from the panelled underside of the top to using 3, as opposed to the normal 2, hinges to fix the legs. The edge of the table is fitted with a brass band which offers some protection when folded and resting on it's side. The large label to the underside of the table gives away its title and also notes their 15 Coventry Street address. It is possible the name Squeezer is supposed to suggest that the table can be stored in a tight space but this is speculation. However, it was a name that the company were fond of as they also produced Mudie's Squeezer Pen. They are known to have also sold a more common square version of this table. Early 20th Century.

H 27 W 42 D 42

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14. Salesman's Campaign Dining Table

A rare miniature, mahogany campaign dining table with its box, used by a salesman as an easily portable sample of a full-sized table. The inside of the box lid has an inscription written in ink which although difficult to read, states ‘This table represents a table 5ft to 18ft by the scale of 5 to 1 and can be packed in a case 5 ft 2” (?) x #ft 7 1/2 # # 7 1/2 exceeding beyond all other class of tables its (?) Built(?) ## a #### ###ge.’ The box contains 6 legs, 6 frieze sections, 9 various sized leaves for the top and a brass winding handle. This allows you to set it up as either a 4 or 6 legged dining table. The legs and frieze sections are numbered to correspond to each other to aid in the build. Each frieze section has an engineered brass conical dovetail to its end united by a right-angled bar running its length. These are made of steel, coloured to look like brass. The end of the frieze also extends as a thin wooden rail which slots into a groove to the leg to guide the conical dovetail into its leg joint. It also helps to hide the joint, stop it twisting and gives extra strength. The table top leaves have bars fitted to their underside to hold them square on to the base frame. Some of the leaves have a tongue and groove joint to the bar, some are a simple batten dependent on their position. The leaves lock into each other by 7 pins to one edge of the leave and 7 holes to the other. The final, end leave is fitted with a winding screw which fits through the end frieze section and can be tightened with the winding handle. The short and long leaves for the opposite end have metal fittings to hold their position, with the longer leaf also having 2 sprung catches.The attention to detail in the construction of this sample table is exceptional from the tiny screws used to the especially made, miniature metal joints. The legs are well turned and carved and have been unfinished to the end to take a cup caster. One end frieze section has a semi-circular recess to the top to take the maker’s label, not present so that the salesman can protect himself. The other end is stamped No. 73, presumably to reference the design number. Even the box interior is lined in material with 2 gilt, decorative diamond motifs. The box has a brass swan neck carrying handle and the top slides off on a tongue and groove joint, with a lock to one end. The key has stayed with the box but shrinkage to the top means it is no longer a tight fit. From its construction and the inscription to the underside of the lid, there is no doubt that this was made as a miniature campaign table as opposed to one for domestic use. It is likely that the salesman took this model, perhaps along with others, to the different army barracks in the area he worked, soliciting sale orders from the regiments or officers. Its is an unlikely survivor and we consider it to be an exceptional piece. Mid 19th Century.

Full Size Set Up: H 6½ L 36¾ W 15 Box Size: H 5¼ W 8½ D 16½

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16. Departure Of The 6th Regiment

The full title of this naive ink and watercolour sketch on paper is ‘The departure of the 6th Regt. for the Frontier’. It shows the enlisted men marching to the left of the picture with a group of officers behind them saying their goodbyes to their sweethearts. There are various speech bubbles from a soldier saying ‘I say Bill, did you cock my eye, I remember such a go’ to a NCO behind him saying ‘No talking Jones if you please’. The ladies and their officers are being more romantic: a lady with her arms raised says ‘Goodbye my love, make haste goodbye’, a kneeling officer says to his lady ‘Friend of my soul, think of me when I am far away and promise to write to me often’, another lady has a bubble with ‘Say my dearest that you love me and I will follow you to the frontier’. An officer says to girl seeking a memento ‘Spare but a part of my locks as you have taken all of my whiskers’. At the rear a mounted officer says ‘Come Peter and Edward we must fall in so take a last farewell and come on.’ It’s likely that this picture was drawn by an officer in the regiment, with the speech bubbles referring to in jokes. The soldiers have blue facings, which were changed from yellow, when they became a Royal Regiment in 1832. They also look to be wearing Albert Shakos with a peak to the front and back. It was introduced in 1844 and in use until 1878. The regiment took part in the 7th and 8th Xhosa Wars (1846 – 1853) in South Africa and also fought in India in 1857. It maybe that this watercolour relates to one of these wars. The artist, although amateur, is a good draughtsman with his quick lines accurate in portraying the figures and the horse. The picture is un mounted or framed. Mid 19th Century. Also illustrated on the cover.

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15. Miniature Folding Bench

A Salesman’s Sample walnut Folding Bench. Its likely that this working model of a bench was used by a salesman to show off his wares. It is well made with open tenon joints to the legs’ stretchers and twist catches to hold the hinged legs in the folded position. When set up, the legs have an iron rod that locks into a ring to the stretcher. When folded, the legs fold flat with a groove cut out to the inside of the stretcher to allow for the rod and one to the underside of the top for the ring. The bench is well made without being a fine piece of furniture. The addition of grooves to the top to simulate the boards of the bench is a nice touch. Late 19th Century.

H 3¼ W 10 D 2¾

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17. The Ship Franklin Of Boston

A large gouache on paper entitled Ship Franklin Of Boston.The 18 gun, 200 tons Franklin was owned by the Boston merchants James and Thomas H. Perkins with James Danlap. The ship’s master was James Devereux of Salem and she became famous as the first American ship to enter a Japanese port. Trade with Japan was extremely difficult at the end of the 18th century and was controlled by the Dutch at Java. The Franklin left Boston on the 11th of December 1798 for Batavia. On arrival she was chartered by the Dutch to sail to Japan and back with careful notification of the customs to be observed in Japan. The Perkins family business, led by Colonel Thomas Handasyd Perkins developed their trade with China, and were likely to have been the first Americans to establish a permanent trading post in Canton. Initially they traded sandalwood, ginseng, sea otter, beaver and seal skins. When the profit in these goods decreased, they moved into opium dealing. As the Chinese looked to halt this trade Perkins & Co. moved into smuggling opium. The company had several ships with shares in others and generated millions for the family. Their wealth, in turn, helped to build Boston. J & T H Perkins merged with Russell & Co. in 1830 to become the largest firm of American merchants in China. Another portrait of the Franklin, by a Dutch artist, is known and is illustrated in Old-time Ships of Salem, published by the Essex Institute in 1917. This gouache is well painted and is accurate when compared to the Dutch picture. Several crew members are shown on board and the ship flies the Stars and Stripes and has a dingy to the rear. It likely that it was commissioned either by the Perkins or the ship’s captain. The painting has a period gilt frame and the glass is reverse painted in black with gilt tram lines to form a mount. Circa 1800.

Image Size: H 16¼ W 21¾ Frame Size: H 21¾ W 25½ D 1

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18. A Ship's Wheel

A small teak Ship's Wheel probably from a private yacht. The wheel has 6 turned spokes and a brass cap to the centre. It also has 12 dome headed screws to each side both for construction and decoration. The wheel has a steel plate to the back and retains its turning mechanism so it can be fixed to a wall and will still spin. The teak has a good weathered look to it without being too distressed. The brass cap and screws have taken on a good, dark patina. Mid to late 19th Century.

H 16 W 16 D 5½

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19. Robinson's Wardrobe

An interesting Wardrobe by Robinson of Ilkley, Yorkshire. Robinson's were known primarily for their Ilkley portable Couch, which proved so popular it was copied by a number of other companies. Although this wardrobe was more likely to be made for the domestic market rather than for travel, this is an interesting piece of furniture made by a company known to have made campaign day beds. The shape is octagonal with a domed top. It is re-upholstered in a blue grey silk over a wooden framework. There is a brass hanging hook at every joint of the frame and a triple hook to the top of the dome. The base is mahogany and the secondary timber pine. There is a stencilled maker's mark to the underside of the base stating Robinson & Sons, Inventors and Makers, Ilkley. It is likely that the castors are an addition if not replaced. Late 19th Century.

H 89 W 29 D 29

20. Channel Islands Wardrobe

A mahogany Channel Islands Wardrobe with a single drawer below the cupboard space. Channel Island Wardrobes were inspired by the French Armoire and were made with the ease of moving them about the house in mind rather than taking them on campaign. The sides have tenons to both the top and bottom, fitting to mortice joints to the base and cornice. When the material covered, panelled back board is unscrewed from the sides, the cornice can be lifted off and in turn the sides with hinged doors from the base. To disasemble it further, the doors can be unscrewed from their hinges. This is an unusually small example and has original handles to the drawer and a bracket foot. It has a key for both the doors and the drawer and is lifted by the dental moulding to the cornice and the raised and fielded panels to the doors. Circa 1800.

H 77½ W 50 D 23½

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21. Campaign Chest with Cupboard

A brass bound, mahogany Campaign Chest with folding cupboard above. The folding cupboard superstructure above the drawers is an uncommon feature for campaign chests but it does provide a good return of space for use against the space it takes when packed. The top has 4 bolts that fix it to the sides. Once removed, and with the shelf pulled out, the panelled doors can be lifted up and off their pin hinges. The 2 bolts fixing the back to the sides can be removed and then the sides will fold down on their hinges to rest on top of the chest with the back folding to rest on top of the sides. The chest splits in half, as you would expect, with the top section located to the bottom by 4 wooden lugs and the replaced feet unscrew on wooden threads. The drawers have standard flush campaign handles and ash linings. This is a useful variant of the campaign chest and earlier than one might expect. The cabinet maker has dated it, in pencil, to the secondary wood Ap 24 1840.

H 66 W 42 D 20

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22. Secretaire Campaign Chest by Hill & Millard

A figured walnut, brass bound Secretaire Campaign Chest by Hill & Millard. It was common with walnut military chests to use solid, straight grain wood to the carcase, which would take much more wear as it was slid in and out of its packing cases. The better, figured walnut was applied in book matched veneers to the drawer fronts as the show timber. What is unusual about this walnut chest is that the maker, Hill & Millard, painted figuring onto the solid walnut edges of the drawer dividers. When first done it would have hardly been noticeable. It is more so now due to the aging of the wood. This same method of painting the timber is evident to the walnut chest by the same maker, opposite. The clever design of the secretaire, with its hidden drawers behind the hinged document carrier, was patented by Hill & Millard in January 1873. The document carrier is released by depressing a button accessed by opening the top right-hand drawer of the secretaire. This button also has additional security and can be locked by a slide to the underside of the top, accessed from a short drawer. The use of walnut, a patent secretaire and a very good maker all add up to making this an exceptional campaign chest. It was likely to have been owned by a wealthy officer who could afford the best. Circa 1880.

H 43 W 39 D 18¾

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23. Walnut Campaign Chest by Hill & Millard

A figured walnut Campaign Chest with straight grain timber to the top and sides. Although there is no maker’s label or mark to this chest, Hill & Millard were known to stamp their locks with their name and this chest is no exception, confirming the attribution. The stronger, top right-hand drawer lock bears their name and address of 7 Duncannon Street, London, W. They were very good makers who went the extra step to ensure the quality of their work. This can be seen with the gilt lacquered, brass strapwork which is oversized to the drawer dividers but cut to their width. Most makers would simply use smaller straps. A single tramline mould has also been cut into the drawer edges. The drawer linings are made of ash and the turned feet are original to the chest. Walnut campaign chests were the best you could buy when first made and this has held true today. Add to this one of the best Victorian makers of campaign furniture and you have a very good piece of furniture. Circa 1880.

H 42¾ W 39 D 17½

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24. Colonial Campaign Chest

A Colonial, brass bound padouk Campaign Chest. The padouk used for this chest is well figured and is particularly evident to the top. The brass strap work is an inch in width and the brass corners to the top extend further down than seen on most chests. A line has been cut into the edge of the drawers to simulate cock beading which shows an attention to detail. An unusual feature to the chest is the use of campaign drawer handles just to the sides of the bottom section. It is understandable why they used drawer handles as they probably didn’t have the larger carrying handles but why they didn’t also add them to the top section, which is harder to get an initial grip on, we cannot explain. Late 19th Century

H 41 W 41 D 18½

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25. Cavalry Campaign Chest by Army & Navy CSL

A brass bound, oak Cavalry Chest with secretaire drawer. For modern use, the Cavalry Chest has probably the most practical design of secretaire. The majority of Victorian campaign chests have a secretaire set at a height to stand at to work. This design of chest has a pull-out drawer to the middle which sits over your legs when seated. It has a leather writing area to the middle with compartments to either side and a hinged stationery compartment. When stood upright, this compartment also supports the writing area at a comfortable angle to work at. The work surface can also be lifted up from the front to access compartments underneath. Both the compartments have slide covers. The one to the left has a plain interior whilst the one to the right has compartments for ink wells and pens etc. and a secret drawer underneath. The Cavalry Chest is most commonly associated with the Army and Navy Store CoOperative Ltd but other makers, such as Hill & Millard were also known to make the design. This chest has an inset A&N CSL disc to the top right short drawer. The cavalry regiments where thought of as the smartest, hence the chest’s name. Although the A&N CSL commonly advertised the option of oak for their chests they are less common than those in mahogany and teak, suggesting that demand for the wood at the time was lower. For people using the chest in a foreign climate, this makes perfect sense. Circa 1900.

H 44 W 39 D 19¾

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26. Campaign Chest With Secret Drawers

This mahogany campaign chest has early flush brass handles, similar to the chest shown opposite. The drawers have mahogany linings and raised, round escutcheons for the lever locks. The 2 short drawers have a cock beading mould cut into their top edge which echoes the mould cut into the edge of the drawer fronts. This also helps to disguise the two secret drawers in the top right-hand drawer. A rectangular recess is cut into the back of the drawer front on either side of the lock to contain a removable compartment. These recesses are each covered by a thin mahogany board that slide up on a tongue and groove joint. When in place, the inside of the drawer looks normal. When travelling, a soldier would not have many safe places to hide their valuables. Most secret drawers to writing boxes are easy to locate, if you have seen one before, and they may be the first place a thief would look. It is unlikely that anyone would look for hidden spaces on a standard campaign chest. Besides being an earlier example than most of a campaign chest, this is an intriguing piece for its secret drawers and they certainly add interest. Mid 19th Century.

H 40 W 39 D 17

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27. Low Mahogany Military Chest

A low mahogany Campaign Chest with an earlier form of flush brass campaign handle. This is an earlier campaign chest than most that come on the market. It has original iron carrying handles to the sides and the drawer handles are of a type you associate with the first half of the 19th century. The drawer fronts have a cock beading lining cut into them and the linings are made of pine or deal. The removable foot is a plain conical shape. We were lucky to have an almost identical chest recently that belonged to Lieutenant RT Goodwin, the Fort Adjutant at Asseerghur that allowed us to date it to 1848. This chest has the standard width of most chests from the second half of the 19th but is 3 or 4 inches lower in height. Mid 19th Century.

H 39 W 39 (41 with handles) D 20

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28. Trunk by S.W. Silver

An iron bound, pine trunk with a removable tin lining by SW Silver & Co. This trunk has 3 two-inch-wide steel straps that run the depth of the top with further straps to the corners. The large lock plate to the front is cast with SW Silver & Co. Cornhill, London. To leave no doubt as to the maker, their name is also on the carrying handles and to an oval disc to the tin lining. These trunks were made by a number of manufacturers and they were sold on the strength that they would keep the contents dry and protected from moths and vermin. SW Silver’s version did seem to be popular though and they heralded it as the best. S.W. Silver & Co. were well established manufacturers and suppliers of all the items needed for travel, starting business as early as 1838. They are recognised today as one of the more important makers and more can be read about them on our website in the Makers section. Although perhaps made with strength and practicality in mind more than looks, this trunk is a good size for storage and its original selling points hold true. Circa 1900.

H19 W 41 D 22

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29. Secretaire Cabinet

A colonial teak Secretaire Cabinet standing on bracket feet. The raised and fielded panel fall of this cabinet has a blue baized writing surface to the interior. Behind it are various pigeon holes, open compartments and drawers with skeletal campaign handles. The short drawers cannot be opened without first removing the larger drawers and then from the side of the drawer dividers removing the short brass pins that lock them. The cabinet is brass bound and has iron carrying handles to the sides. The fall has a sprung lock catch that is a replacement and the top of the cabinet has an engraved name plate for Dolly Dalzell. It is probable that this cabinet was meant to be used on top of a campaign chest, with the fall resting at a good writing angle when open. The bracket feet are an unusual feature and cabinet makes a useful, portable office. Late 19th Century.

H 22¼W 25 D 11

30. Brass Bound Campaign Cabinet

A dark oak Campaign Cabinet that wouldn’t look out of place on a teak or mahogany campaign chest. This cabinet has large brass, triangular corner fittings to the top and bottom with large, skeletal campaign handles to the sides for carrying. The back and doors are panelled with a wide cock beading used to the front as the only concession to decoration. The door has a Bramah lock with the earlier 124 Piccadilly address and a removable shelf with deep lip to the interior. It is debatable as to whether this cabinet originally had a shelf or not. The shelf looks good but its support battens are made of teak and obvious replacements. It is certainly more practical for use with the shelf. This is an earlier cabinet than most and its size a little larger than a standard campaign chest which would fit in with its period. Early 19th Century.

H 21¼ W 39½ D 11

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32. Large Georgian Strong Box

A mahogany Strong Box with 3 locks to the top. The box has a removable bank of 3 drawers with an early, flush campaign handle to the top to lift them out. Each drawer has an unusual, flat brass knob handle set into a recess on the drawer facia so that it is flat with the front. They also have a tramline mould cut into the facia. The bank of drawers are to the left side of the interior and held in place by a divider board, leaving a larger, plain storage area to the right. The trunk also has a drawer to the base, which can be opened separately. The top of the trunk has cleated sides and a reeded moulding; its set on 3 large hinges for extra strength. The gilt brass carrying handles are a good size and the drawer has a replaced swan neck handle. The top is fitted with a large lock to the front and a smaller lock to each side for added security. This is an interesting, large Georgian box but has no evidence as to who may have owned it. It may have been a single owner or perhaps 3 different people held a key for each lock, if it was used by a group. Early 19th Century.

H 15½ W 22¼ D 14¾

31. Large Campaign Box

A large, brass bound Campaign Box. This exact use for this box, if it had one is not known but originally it had a central divider to the interior. It is unusual in that it has a swan neck handle to the front of the lid and brass carrying handles to the sides. You might expect no handle to the lid. It is larger than many such boxes and provides good storage. Early to mid 19th Century.

H 11¾ W 21 D 11

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33. Portable Music Stand by Harrow & Co.

A gilt brass Walters’ Patent Portable Music Stand by Harrow & Co. In their adverts published in the 1880s, Harrow’s described the stands as ‘... unsurpassed in simplicity, strength, portability, cheapness, and elegance of finish. They are suitable for Military Bands, Orchestras, Reading and News Rooms, Libraries, Studies, and Drawing Rooms. When opened to their full capacity they stand 5 feet high, and can be folded and enclosed in a case 21 inches long by 2 inches diameter. The weight is about 3 lb, 12 oz., and they will support a weight of 50 lbs’ The stand is made of brass tubing to the legs and the adjustable column with cast brass fittings and sheet brass for the lectern frame. The main column is decorated with a twist and clover pattern but the internal column, that is set at the desired height by a thumb bolt, is plain. The removable lectern frame has a pair of folding support bars and a pair of height extenders. The stand was also available as a cheaper version in iron. As can be seen, the legs will fold back against the central column once the thumb bolt is loosened, rendering the whole stand very compact. A case, probably in leather, was also available for purchase from Harrow & Co. The stand is stamped J. F. Walters Patent to the underside of one of the frame rests whilst Harrow & Co. Proprietor is stamped to the other. We have not been able to find the patent but it is likely that Walters was an employee of Harrow. If not, their adverts indicate that they were the proprietors of the patent so may have bought it. William Harrow & Son described themselves in 1865 as 'smiths, brass workers, gasfitters, inventors of the globular glasses for fishtail burners, music smiths, locksmiths and bellhangers'. In 1852 Harnden & Son, brass smiths were located at Harrow’s address of 14 Portland Street, London. It is probable Harrow took over the premises from Harnden. They seemed to pare down their range as the company grew and later described themselves as 'music smiths and brass workers'. Still later, this changed to 'music smiths and stand makers'. The premises also expanded to encompass 13 Portland Street. By 1899 Charles Hare, Music Stand Makers had taken over 13 Portland Street. This stand is well made and designed, with the lectern frame slotting onto the stand with a dovetail joint. Some of the gilt is worn and the stand has some darker areas due to age. The internal, extending tube has a number of marks where the thumb bolt has fixed its position. The width of the legs and height are adjustable allowing the height to go from 40 up to 56 inches. Harrow first described it in their adverts as The American Portable Stand and then as New Patent Portable Music Stands. It was obviously popular as they advertised it throughout the 1880’s. Circa 1885.

Full Size is given: H 56 W 20 D 23

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34. Wheeldon Portable Music Stand

A pitch pine Wheeldon Patent, adjustable Music Stand. The music stand dismantles easily with the tripod legs on socket joints, the lectern lifting off and the adjustable column reducing in height by loosening the collar. The stand has 4 cuts to the conical, hollow column that extends from the bulbous section that the legs extend from. This holds the main rod that in turn holds the lectern frame. It is adjustable simply by loosening the collar and tightening when the desired height is achieved. The angle of the lectern is adjusted simply with a chain and hook. Charles Wheeldon & Sons are noted as early as 1883 in Slater’s Directory as Bobbin & Skewer Turners at Carrington Road Bobbin Works, Stockport. Their patent Music Stand seems to have been a success and they took it to the Chicago Exhibition of 1893, describing it as a ‘Patent adjustable music stand with screwless holder and portable rail arrangement for the use of bands’. They made the stand in a variety of woods with mahogany and beech also known to have been used. They also made a double-sided version for 2 musicians to use. The design of this stand, made solely from wood and with out any metal fittings aside from the chain is clever. Once conceived, they would have been easy to make without reliance on third parties for supplies. The fact that it is wooden also adds to its attraction. Late 19th Century.

The maximum height is given: H 60 W 19 D 18

35. Luggage Stand

A mahogany Luggage Stand with a slatted top. The stand has ring turned legs and stretchers to the front and back. The pair of stretchers to each side are plain and the top edge of the stand is chamfered. Luggage stands are very useful pieces of furniture and can also be used as low side tables with the addition of a tray or board on top. This example has a good leg and stands well. Late 19th Century.

H 17½ W 25 D 16½

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37. Leather Hat Box by Forsyth

A leather hide Hat Case by R.W. Forsyth Ltd of Edinburgh and Glasgow. This case is lined in dark blue velvet and edged in blue leather to the interior. The lid has a pair of elasticated ribbons to take a boater or opera hat and the case has further fittings to take 2 more hats with a suede pocket to the right had side. Forsyths were known for their quality and this Hat Box is no exception. The lid has strong hide support straps, the handle is well shaped for comfort, the leather edging is good detail and the metal fittings good quality. The case is marked with the initials W.G.M. and a cut swing label gives the owner’s name of W. G. Mutter of Latchmoor, Brockenhurst. William Graham Mutter was born in 1896, the son of James Mutter, the Ottoman Consul. The family were from Glasgow and later Ardross. Mutter, known by his middle name Graham was an army officer by 1916. Graham survived the Great War and lived in Glasgow before moving to Rockenhurst in Hampshire. A good Hat Box by a good maker. Early 20th Century.

H 11 W 17¾ D 13¾

R.W. Forsyth Ltd

Robert Wallace Forsyth set up in business in Glasgow in 1872 at Renfield Street. By 1879, the Post Office Directory lists his address as 5, 7 & 13 Renfield Street and he is described as an Anglo Indian and colonial outfitter as well as a tailor, academical and collegiate outfitter and maker of sporting outfits. 18 years later he demolished his properties to rebuild them as a Department Store. Business must have been good because he opened a separate clothing factory in Cathcart, Glasgow under the name of Wallace-Scott. In 1902 they opened a registered office at 3 St. Andrews Square, Edinburgh and became a limited company. After this date the name used was R.W. Forsyth Ltd. The success of the Department Store allowed Forsyth to further expand and in 1907, he built a second shop at the prime location of 30 Princes Street, Edinburgh. Aside from leather luggage and the goods needed by travellers to the colonies, Forsyths also sold silver ware, hats and motoring garments and accessories. They also covered a wide range of clothing needs dressing school children, university students, sportsmen and women and issuing catalogues of Classic Highland Wear. The business carried on towards the end of the 20th century and was successful due to their deserved reputation for good quality.

36. Leather Suitcase by Forsyth

A leather hide, medium sized Suitcase stamped R.W. Forsyth Ltd, Dressing Bag Makers, Glasgow & Edinburgh. This case is well made, as you would expect of the maker and has a blue quilted lining. The lid is supported by dark blue leather straps and the handle shaped for a good grip. The underside has 5 large brass stud feet to raise it off wet ground and the pair of locks and handle fittings are also brass. The top of the case is tooled with the owner’s initials H.P.H. in black but there is no further information as to whom this might be. This is a well-made case and still very useable. The maker’s stamp dates it to after 1902 when the business became limited. Early 20th Century.

H 14 W 19¾ D 7¼

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38. Small Suitcase by Boswell

A small leather case by A. Boswell of Edinburgh. This case has an interesting construction with the back, base and front all one piece of leather. The edges of this piece are folded approximately one inch around to which another piece is stitched to form the sides. The top is made to the same pattern. The case has a shaped handle for comfort and domed studs to form feet to the back. Boswell’s transfer label is set to the middle of the lid interior. The company were well known for their luggage, travelling goods and also offered campaign chests. Their history can be read on our website under Makers. The address of 14 Hanover Street dates the case to after 1903. Early 20th Century.

H 3¾ W 14 D 10

39. Picnic Tea Set by Aspreys

A leather case, marked Asprey, London containing all that is needed to serve tea for 4 people. The case has rattan covered wire to hold all the various components in place whilst travelling with the saucer plates and cutlery held by leather straps to the inside of the lid. It has 4 cups and saucers by Mintons, 4 tea spoons marked Asprey Stainless, a knife marked B.M.Co, Sheffield Made, Firth Stainless, 4 napkins, 2 Thermos Flasks marked Auto Therm Patent, a glass flask and a Mintons jug and a sugar container that travel in the rectangular tin. The set is complete save for a key for the locks. With the rise of the motor car, picnic and tea sets increased in popularity as it became easier to explore the countryside. This is a set in good condition by an exceptional maker. Early 20th Century.

Case size H 5½ W 14½ D 12

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40. Neck Saddle Bags

A pair of grained leather Neck Saddle Bags lined with a blue and white patterned material. The bag covers can be fixed into 2 different positions on brass knobs. The covers are both stamped G.S. and the full name of G. Sandeman, 2/Bt Grenadier Grds is also stamped on each bag hidden by the cover. The maker or retailer Merry St. James is also stamped to each bag. Henry Gerard Walter Sandeman was born in 1885 and in 1905 became an apprentice vintner with the family's intention that he joined their Sandeman Port business. On the 21st of May 1915 he enlisted in the Grenadier Guards as a 2nd Lieutenant. In September of that year he became a special reserve, serving with the Honourable Artillery Company as well as the Guards. He was mentioned in dispatches. In 1918 he married the Hon. Phyliss Legh and in 1937, when his father died, he took over the running of Sandeman's Port. He died in January 1953. The Saddle Bags are well made with good stitching and in good condition. Circa 1915.

H 14 W 8 D 6

41. Leather Trunk by Drew & Sons

A leather Trunk by Drew & Sons of Piccadilly, London. Made of leather hide, this trunk is unusual for the maker in that Drew Maker is impressed to the side carrying handles. The trunk also has an original leather strap fitted to run under the handles and fix across the width of the trunk, as opposed to running from front to back. This strap is riveted to the underside of the trunk which has wooden runners to raise it from the ground. The interior is lined in canvas and has leather strap hinges to hold the open lid in place. The trunk is stamped with the name Hatfield to the top. This trunk is a little shorter in width than most. Late 19th Century. Also illustrated on the inside cover.

H 14 W 31 D 21

42. Lieut. Jennings Bramly of the Black Watch

A pastel on card portrait drawing, by repute, of Lieutenant Alfred William Jennings Bramly of the 42nd Highland Regiment of Foot. He had a short army career, dying whilst fighting in the Indian Mutiny in 1858. On close inspection this portrait is dated 1860 to the bottom right of Bramly’s shoulder tartan. The date might also be preceded by the artist’s signature, but it is disguised so well by the tartan it is difficult to be sure. Bramly enlisted as an Ensign in the 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) on the 15th of March 1855. His regiment had left for the East a year earlier and he joined them at Sebastopol in the Crimea in July 1855. He was awarded a medal and clasp. In August 1857, after the mutiny had broken out, the 42nd were sent to India. They took part in the 2nd Battle of Cawnpore in November and the siege of Lucknow in March 1858. On the 15th of April the regiment fought in the attack of Fort Ruyha and it was here that Bramly suffered his fatal wound. He was with the Light Company who were charged by a rebel force, attempting to cut them off. Bramly was shot in the temple and a volunteer was asked for to carry him back. The young officer was much liked by his company and Private James Davis quickly stepped forward. He carried him back under heavy fire from the fort and then returned to continue fighting. Bramly died during the night and Davis was awarded the Victoria Cross. This portrait is dated 2 years after Bramly died and so is likely to have been copied from an earlier picture of the subject, as an act of remembrance. It is well drawn and is set behind an arched window mount within a gilt frame. Dated 1860.

Image size H 9¼ W 6½ Frame size H 18¼ W 14½

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43. Miniature Leather Trunk

A miniature leather Trunk with lift out tray. The trunk is made from board covered with leather rolled to indent a mock crocodile pattern on to it. Straps of plain leather are used to suggest belts wrapping around the trunk and are fixed with small dome head studs. The corners are also banded with plain leather straps. A piece of leather with canted corners is fixed to the top where a name plate would be. The lid is fixed with a sprung slide lock that is marked English Lever with an illegible trademark and a registration number. The sides of the case have simple metal wire handles. The trunk is lined with a floral paper with birds and has a lift out tray. This trunk is well made and has good attention to detail. It is very usable although you wouldn't be able to put heavy items in the tray. Early 20th Century.

H 6½ W 11½ D 6¼

44. Leather Writing Box

A small black grained leather Writing Box. This box was never intended to take lots of stationery or provide a writing surface but instead to be a place to hold writing equipment. The lid interior has a leather strap to hold 3 pens or pencils and an inkwell and lidded compartment are set to the right hand side of the box. The main area of the box is plain and extends under the inkwell divisions to the right. This would take some folded paper or further writing and drawing equipment. The inkwell has a sprung lid released by depressing a button. The polished copper interior is engraved for decoration and the glass inkwell’s padded lid is opened by nudging the pen rest. The box is well made, with a fishtail handle to the lid and a Bramah lock. Early 20th Century.

H 3¼ W 12½ D 5½

45. Large Document Box

A black leather Document Box large enough to take A4 size with plenty of space to spare. The box has a ribbed handle and blind, tooled decoration to the top. It has been re-lined in dark blue relatively recently and has crossed ribbons to the lid interior to hold papers etc. Although there is no key, it has a central lock and 2 swing hooks to further secure it. This is a useful sized box for storing documents. Early 20th Century.

H 4 W 15¼ D 12¾

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46. Regency Writing Slope

A rosewood veneered on mahogany Portable Desk or Writing Slope. This box is edged in brass and has 3 inset brass tramlines to the edges. The unused, shaped brass engraving plate to the top echoes the shape of the elaborate escutcheon. The lock and its receiving plate are both marked with an L in an oval. The writing area is re-lined in dark blue baize and both the bottom and top boards lift to reveal storage areas for papers. The bottom board has thin crisscrossed ribbons to its underside to hold notes. The area underneath the top board also gives access to the 3 rosewood faced drawers hidden under the desk tidy. The sprung facia board hiding the secret drawers is released by lifting a divider to the desk tidy which has divisions for inkwells, a pen tray and a lidded and a sloped compartment. The side drawer can be opened once its brass locking pin is removed. The flush handles to the drawer and the opposite side of the box are an early form and small in size. Although a fairly standard design, this slope is elevated by its use of rosewood and extra brass. Circa 1820.

H 7 W 18 D 10 1/8

47. Chinese Export Writing Slope

A China Trade, camphor wood Writing Desk with roll top. The design, wood and drawer handle all give this away as being made by a Chinese workshop for sale to the European market. The inset brass tramlines and fleur de lys to the top and front corners are also elements associated with Chinese campaign furniture sold to Westerners passing through their ports. Pulling the drawer out also opens the tambour top to the back of the desk. The drawer will then support the bottom half of the unfolded, black velvet lined writing surface. Thomas Shearer drew the design for a similar box, with the tambour and drawer opening in unison, for The Cabinet Maker’s London Book of Prices in 1788. This design differs in that the back of the slope has a jack in the box compartment which can be lifted up to be held by sprung wooden plates to each side. The top section has 9 compartments of various sizes and the front has a combination of pigeon holes and drawers. The drawer has an English Secure Patent lock stamped VR for Victoria. The key hole is surrounded by the drawer’s handle. Whereas the popularity of this design seems to have fallen out of favour with most English box makers as the 19th century progressed, it was still used by most Chinese makers. The quality can vary, dependent on their age but this one is good. The camphor has a rich colour and the use of ebony veneer to border the writing surface is a good detail. Alternate bars of the tambour are also ebonised which is a nice touch. Mid 19th Century.

H 9 W 18¾ D 15

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48. Document Boxes

Six mahogany Document Boxes that are likely to have been part of a larger set. These boxes are finished to all their sides bar the base. Each is made with open dovetails joints, ring pull handles and have a small lock. The linings are mahogany. There is no doubt that they were made by a competent cabinet maker and it is probable that originally, they were held altogether in a large box or piece of furniture. They were meant to be pulled out so that their contents could be worked on by either a clerk, or say, a solicitor. There is a variation in their height of approximately 1 inch. As the boxes have already been split from their set, we are selling them individually. As they are finished all round, they make useful little storage boxes. Early to mid 19th Century.

Largest size is given: H 3½ W 10 D 9¼

49. Hugh M. Cairns’ Despatch Box

A large dark green leather Despatch Box with a big engraved brass plate to the side for Hugh M. Cairns Esq. The owner was more than likely the 1st Earl Cairns, Hugh McCalmont Cairns (1819-1885). He was born in Ireland, the son of William Cairns, a captain of the 47th regiment. He studied classics at Dublin’s Trinity College before he joined the bar at London’s Middle Temple in 1844. In 1852 he became MP for Belfast. He progressed in both his legal and political career. In 1866 he became Attorney General and was soon made Baron Cairns. In 1868 he became Lord Chancellor and a year later, Leader of the opposition Conservative party in the House of Lords. He was Lord Chancellor in both Disraeli's first 2 administrations. Cairns was a great supporter of Barnados when it was founded in 1866 and became its 1st President with their first girls home at Barkingside named after him. This is large for a Despatch Box and has a brass campaign handle to the top. It has diagonal blind tooled lines to the sides and tramlines to the top. There is no makers’ stamp but the lock is stamped VR with a crown for Victoria. Circa 1860. Also illustrated to the inside back cover.

H 7½ W 18 D 12

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50. Vice Admiral Duff's Despatch Case

A large leather Filing or Attache Case with 6 numbered, divider boards to the interior. The black leather is ornately tooled in gilt to both the exterior and interior with tramlines, floral motifs and fleur de lys etc. The large, unmarked silver lock is also elaborately engraved and can be locked to 8 different positions depending on the contents. The interior and the divider boards are covered in a faded red silk. The dividers have leather tabs to their tops numbered to both sides between 1 and 6. The concertina action of the leather sides have a red cord threaded through the folds to prevent the case being over expanded. Although it has natural wear, there is no doubt as to the quality of this case. The maker has even gone to the trouble of decorating the interior of the serpentine shaped cover flap. The key is also ornate and the lock sophisticated. It is a design seen on a number of French Porte-feuille cases. This case was owned by Archibald Duff, an officer in Nelson’s navy. It was originally sold with a number of other items from Duff’s estate including 3 log books (dated 1807 and 1808) from his time as Captain of HMS Muros. According to the Naval Biographical Dictionary Duff entered the Navy on 29th June, 1788, as a Boy, on board the Champion. Duff served on a number of ships as he rose through the ranks. He was at the blockade of Malta, with Nelson in 1800 and also in the Egyptian Campaign for which he received the Turkish gold medal. Whilst serving as a Lieutenant of the Foudroyant in September 1799, he received a gold medal from the Royal Humane Society after recommendation by Nelson and the Foudroyant’s captain. He jumped into the sea, at night, to save the life of a man who had fallen overboard. He progressed to Rear-Admiral of the Blue in 1840 and Vice Admiral of the Red in 1849. He lived at Braemoriston, near Elgin and then, in 1848 he rebuilt Drummuir, which he inherited and even built his own harbour at Hopeman, near Elgin. This form of wallet or filing case seems to have been used mostly by French officers and politicians of the Napoleonic era. Similar Porte-feuille used by Napoleon and Baron Fain are in Parisian museums. This is a fine example. Whether Duff purchased it in England or France or perhaps relieved a French officer of it, is not known. Early 19th Century. Also illustrated on the back cover.

H 14 W 19¼ D 7

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51. Accounts Wallet by Smythson

A leather Bills Filling Wallet with a brass lock. The lock has a slide catch along with an unused gilt key still in its envelope and with its string. The case is decorated with gilt tooling around its edges to both the front and back. The interior has 5 divided compartments with gussets to expand marked: 'Paid, Unpaid, Answered, Unanswered and Cheque Book'. The maker’s details of Smythson of Bond Street is stamped in gilt just above the fold of the flap. Frank Smythson started the company in 1887 with an ethos of good design and exceptional quality. They have always had premises on New Bond Street, first at 133, later at 62 and currently at 131-2. Their reputation for stylish, well-made leather stationery has served them well and they have counted Royalty, Politicians and Film Stars amongst their clients. This filing wallet is well made and good quality, as you would expect of the maker. Circa 1920.

H 6¼ W 10½ D 1

52. Shagreen Ransome Patent Inkwell

A shagreen Ransome Patent Travel Inkwell. The Ransome's Patent inkwell folds flat to pack to a relatively small size. To use it you push where indicated on the metal body and slide the inkwell on its frame until it locks at a right angle. The lid is opened by depressing a flush button to the inkwell to reveal a small glass well. The lid interior has a sprung rubber pad to seal the bottle when closed. The inkwell is stamped Ransome's Patent above De La Rue & Co. to one side. Thomas De La Rue were a well established company that are still in existence. They would have bought the rights to make the inkwell design. The inkwell is a great space saver as well as being a practical design. The Army & Navy store advertised the inkwell in various sizes. Not only is this inkwell a large size compared to most Ransome's available but the use of shagreen to decorate the frame in unusual. We have seen metal, mahogany and leather before but this is the first in shagreen we have had. Late 19th Century.

The size closed is given: H 1 W 3 D 2¾

53. Large Travel Inkwell

A large Travel Inkwell with the case made of leather on pressed brass. On opening the case, you expect there to be 2 inkwells and perhaps a pen wipe due to the size. However, this version is a little different. It has one glass inkwell with a sprung padded lid, a compartment with hinged lid for stamps. a pen wipe and a small roller blotter. The leather used has been passed through a rolling machine to give it a grained effect and the brass to the interior has been engraved. Early 20th Century.

H 1½ W 3¼ D 1¼

54. Pocket Writing Wallet

A red leather Pocket Writing Wallet. This small case has a gilt slide lock which allows its cover flap to fold out. There is a band at the top of the flap, below the gusseted pocket above, to hold papers. To the side of the pocket is a sleeve to hold a pencil. The pocket contains a letter from John Scott to his wife Anne, addressed to 63 Cornhil London and dated 14th May 1809. He discusses her upcoming birthday, notes his wife knows that he is not as good as the Duke of York at writing love letters (perhaps referring to the recent scandal of the Duke’s mistress Mary Anne Clarke selling army commissions) and ask for Anne to write to him at the Kings Head at Bercham Martieff in Norfolk. John Scott of 63 Cornhill was a subscriber to the journals from A Missionary Voyage To The Southern Pacific Ocean in the Years 1796, 1797, 1798 in The Ship Duff. This is a well-made leather pocket case dating to the early part of the 19th Century.

H 7½ W 4¾ D½

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55. Field Marshall Roberts after Sydney March

An electrotype figure of Field Marshall Roberts after Sydney March (1876-1968). For sculptures, electrotype was the process of depositing a layer of copper, through electricity, to a plaster base submerged in a bath. Elkington produced a 10 inch high bronze version of this sculpture, inscribed Pretoria 1900 to the front of the base, as part of a series of 4. An example can be seen in the National Army Museum, London. The other 3 also showed Boer War generals and were marked South Africa, Natal and Kimberley respectively. The company were also known to have produced a wide range of electrotype figures and in fact boasted in their catalogues that they invented the process. The National Portrait Gallery have an electrotype bust of King Edward VII after Sydney March by Elkington & Co. Ltd. Although, unmarked it is very likely that this figure was produced by Elkington as a more affordable version of the bronze statue. Roberts, or Bobs as he was affectionately known, was a much loved hero of Kandahar and the Second Boer War. Sydney March was known for his sculptures of royalty and military figures. He is also known for a number of war memorials produced with his siblings who were also artists. This figure is well modelled and has a bronze patina finish. It is mounted on a later ebonised wooden base. Early 20th Century.

H 10 W 2¾ D 3½

57. Wooden Cased Compass

A Compass in a satin birch case.The compass case has a removable lid that protects the domed glass covering the dial. The floating card shows 16 points with the 4 Cardinals, 4 Half Cardinals and 8 False Points. North is represented by a Fleur de Lys with the other 15 points represented by their initials, i.e. S, SW, and SSW. The case is well turned with the lid a good tight fit. Late 19th Century.

H 1⅛ W 2⅛ D 2⅛

56. Kit Bag Lock

A brass Kit Bag Lock with a built-in lock. Most Kit Bag locks are used in conjunction with a padlock but this version has its own internal lock. This lock could be used to secure the two handles of a bag, such as a Kit or Gladstone together or to fix it to some railings etc. whilst travelling. The shape of the lock also meant that it could be used as an additional handle to carry the bag. This one is a little later in date than most and more refined. The handle has a fixed bar which swings closed to meet the built-in lock. This type of lock would have been useful to any traveller, and could, of course, have been used to secure a variety of items apart from a bag. Circa 1900.

H 3 W 4½ D¼

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58. Silver Compass by Bleuler

A George III silver compass with an enamelled dial and domed glass. The compass has a 16-point star surrounding the maker’s details of J. Bleuler, Ludgate Street, London and shows all the Cardinal, Half Cardinal and False Points. The case had a bowed hanging ring and a locking lever. The bottom of the case has full hallmarks for London with worn maker’s initials which might be WI or D. The top half of the case only has a partial hallmark. John Bleuler was a much respected mathematical and optical instrument maker who was apprenticed to Henry Shuttleworth of Ludgate Street at the end of the 18th century. Bleuler carried on working for his master for another 11 years after he completed his apprenticeship before he opened his own shop in 1790 at 27 Ludgate Hill, moving to Ludgate Street a year late. He was very successful and was a member of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, serving as their Master in 1792, 1795, and 1811. This is a smart compass and was likely to have been owned by a man of means. The hallmark dates it to 1815.

H 2¾ W 2 D ¾

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59. Campaign Tea Caddy

A brass bound mahogany Tea Caddy. The caddy has two removable cannisters to the interior with a round fitting in between them to take a glass mixing bowl. The top is fitted with stay hinges to hold it open and has shaped brass corners. These corner fittings and the straps all retain their original gilt lacquer. The box has lion mask handles to the sides and a shaped escutcheon plate to the front. Early 19th Century.

H 6¼ W 14 D 6¼

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60. Apothecary Box

A small sized rosewood Apothecary Box or Medicine Cabinet. The size of this box is such that the brass corners to the top meet on the sides. The straps below the top follow this through by extending the full depth of the sides to wrap around both the front and the back of the box. The top has a flush brass campaign handle with a smaller version to the drawer. The bottle dividers to the interior are topped with an ebonized round moulding and lined in red material to the top inch and a quarter to slightly cushion the glass. The interior of the lid is lined in a thicker brown velvet to also afford some protection. The drawer has a replaced locking pin so it cannot be opened until the lid is unlocked. It has a small compartment to either side of a larger middle section which more than likely held some scales. Weights and a small pestle and mortar etc. may also have been stored in the drawer. The base of the box is slightly larger to act a plinth. This Apothecary is an unusual, small size. Early 19th Century.

H 7¼ W 10¼ D 3¾

61. Campaign Cavalry Box

A brass edged, mahogany Cavalry Box with brass facia plate and unused shaped engraving plate to the top. Although similar to many cavalry dressing boxes with a removable mirror fitted to the top with dividers for tools behind and hinged to the short side, this example differs a little to most. Instead of a swing out tray that then allows access to the tools held below, this box has a lift up tray than can then be used separately to the box. Below the tray there are dividers topped with a rounded ebony moulding. Most are empty but one contains a removable box with slide lid and another has a lift out tin for soap etc. The top tray is cut to hold specific tools including 2 razors with bone handles, one of which is marked J. Binghams whilst the other is marked Superior Cast Steel, a pair of boot pulls, an ox bow hook, tweezers and 2 pairs of scissors one of which at least is a replacement. This is a good looking Cavalry Box with a fine cut of mahogany used for the top. Early 19th Century.

H 3 W 5 D10⅛

62. Portable Slide Looking Glass

A teak Campaign Mirror or as the Army & Navy CSL described it in their 1883 catalogue a Portable Slide Looking Glass. The slide referred to the protective cover board that fitted over the glass on a tongue and groove joint, with its mitred, moulding top edge forming part of the frame. The back of the mirror frame has a lectern foot that is adjustable on a piece of cord. It also has a brass ring to hang the mirror. The serial number 9716 is stamped to the top of the foot but there is no maker’s name to the mirror. The A&N CSL used a similar numbering system and it maybe that they made the mirror for another retailer such as Harrods. They produced them in 5 sizes, with this one being the largest and selling at 14 shillings and 9 pence, in 1883. York House and other manufacturers made similar mirrors. This form of mirror is more practical than the similar box mirror because you do not need as deep a surface to use it. Late 19th Century.

Closed size is given: H 17¼ W 13¼ D 1½

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63. Jewellery Box by Parkins & Gotto

A leather Jewellery Case with protective leather hide cover case. The outer cover has tooled tramlines, 2 short straps and a surrounding belt strap to secure it over the Jewellery Case. The Case lid has large gilt hinges and a sprung lock which is stamped Parkins Gotto Patent London. The case is stamped on either side of the lock in gilt with Parkins & Gotto Maker and 24 & 25 Oxford St. This Jewellery Case is a good size and has 2 lift out trays over a compartment with a single central divider. The middle tray has 3 compartments running the width of the box but the top tray is much busier. It has a removable fob watch easel stand to the middle surrounded by various sized compartments fitted or plain to take jewellery. The trays are all lined in dark blue velvet to cushion their contents and have a chamfered top edge. This Jewellery case is testament to the quality of goods they sold. Late 19th Century.

H 5 W 12¾ D 9¾

64. Travelling Jewellery Case

This dark green, grained leather Travelling Jewellery Case is an unusual but very practical variation of most seen. Instead of having a lift up lid with removable trays, the case stands upright with the lid falling to act as a silk padded tray. The top 4, short drawers are hinged to their sides to swing out when their leather tab handle is pulled. These all have the same internal arrangement with a padded groove to hold rings upright and a plain compartment to the front. The top full length drawer has a central divider but the drawer below is plain. The drawers are all completely covered in leather and lined with padded, salmon pink velvet. The case retains its key for the slide lock and has a padded handle. For taking a medium amount of jewellery whilst travelling, this is an ideal case. Early 20th Century.

H 7½ W 9¼ D 3¾

Parkins and Gotto

William Parkins and Henry Jenkin Gotto formed the company of Parkins and Gotto principally as stationers but they quickly grew to sell a large variety of goods. They offered a wide range of items from dressing cases and luggage to sporting goods and toys. The 1852 London Directory lists them at 2 Hanway St. and 25 Oxford St. Although the 1846 Directory doesn’t list them, their free Almanack & Stationery catalogue of 1853 advertised that it was in its 8th year of publication dating the start of the company at to as early as 1845. In 1860 The Society of Arts awarded them a silver medal for their writing case for its utility, durability and cheapness. By this date they had expanded to add 24 Oxford Street. Five years later 26 & 27 had been added to their address. The stock lines had also increased in 1868 and they advertised their ability to supply 1000s of presents to suit every purpose, taste and pocket. 3 years later they boasted the largest stock in Europe. These ranged from writing cases and tea caddies to library tables and prayer books. Parkins & Gotto started off as printers and retailers of paper stationery and their 1853 Almanack illustrates the wide range they offered. It was the back bone of their business and in 1889 they noted they printed 1 million visiting cards annually. They received royal approval and were Court Stationers in 1893. Aside from their premises on Oxford Street, they also produced catalogues and sold a lot by mail order, offering free delivery for orders over £ 20. In 1892, the company was led by Henry Gaisford Gotto but only 2 years later he died and Christopher Lamb Gotto ran it. By 1899, they had given up their premises on 24, 25, 27 & 28 and had moved to 54, 56, 58, 60 & 62 Oxford St. W. They also listed a factory at 56, 57 & 58 Rathbone Place, just around the corner. The company had excelled for over 50 years offering a wide range of high quality goods at an affordable price. They didn’t last long into the new century though and the 1912 Directory does not list them.

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65. Cast Brass Brighton Buns

A large pair of cast brass Brighton Bun Travel Candlesticks. The Brighton Bun is a classic piece of campaign or travel design. The 2 dishes, with the sconces removed, screw together to form a bun shaped container. The two sconces are packed inside for travel. Each dish and sconce has either a screw fitting or female section. This pair are a large size with a 5 inch diameter and have a moulded edge to the candlestick dishes. Early to mid 19th Century.

Size for Use is given: H 3 W 5 D 5

66. Set of Beakers in Case

A set of six electro plated nickel silver Beakers in a leather case. The beakers are graduated in size so that they will pack into each other. Each one is stamped with a maker's logo above EPNS.AJ and 11 below. The beakers are a reasonable thickness and good quality. Early 20th Century.

Case size is given: H 3 W 2¾ D 2¾

68. Folding Chess Board

A small walnut Chess Board. The board has cleated ends on tongue and groove joints and is hinged to fold in half for storage. A swing hook secures it when closed. The 1½ inch squares are made of walnut and satin birch and the base has 8 brass stud feet. Although perhaps not made for travel, this is a well-made Chess Board. Late 19th Century.

Full size H ½ W 12½ D 12½

67. Portable Pan with Heater

A silver plate on copper Pan with Spirit Heater and tripod base. This is an unusual set and probably had a leather case originally, although all of the components pack inside the pan. The pan's handle is even hinged to fold inside its body with the lid cut out to fit over it. The pan and spirit heater are made of pressed sheet metal whilst the pan handle and folding tripod are made of cast metal. The base of the spirit heater is plated on brass as opposed to copper. This is a neat little set and would have been very useful to a traveller. Mid to late 19th Century.

Packed size of pan is given: H 2 W 5 D 5

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69. Traveller’s Bed Warming Pan

A copper and brass Bed Warming Pan with a shaped ash handle, made to dismantle for travel. This pan differs to the other in that it has a much larger reservoir and a shorter handle. It also has 2 brass caps for filling and emptying the water, 1 to the middle of the pan and 1 to the neck which is covered by the handle when attached. Whereas the cap to the pan has a funnel to catch any spillage, making it easier to fill, the cap to the neck makes is easier for emptying the water. Curiously the handle wont screw on to its full extent as the cap prevents it from doing so. This was presumably an oversight on the maker’s part. Circa 1900.

H 22 W 12 D 4

70. Portable Bed Warming Pan

A copper and brass Portable Bed Warming Pan with a turned fruitwood handle. The handle of this pan unscrews on its brass fitting to reduce its size for travel. It has a brass screw on cap to the neck to both fill and empty the pan. The pan would be used to warm your bed, much like a hot water bottle today and presumably was taken whilst travelling and staying in hostelries en route. Circa 1900.

H 27 W 10 D 3

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71. Large Walkers Patent Hooks

A very large set of brass Walker’s Patent Wardrobe Hooks. This form of an expandable set of hooks were made and sold by a number of companies under Walkers patent of 1864, which is stamped to the brass. Tonks were known to have made them and they can be found in the Army & Navy CSL’s catalogues. They were produced in 3 sizes, small, medium and large. The medium size are the most commonly found with this large set, the least. The hooks are made of solid brass but the bars are made of brass wrapped around steel. The practicality of the hooks are that they can be adjusted in size to the space you have available. Circa 1900.

Size as shown: H 17 W 12 D 2½

72. Portable Trivet

A brass Trivet with legs that unscrew. Trivets were used by the side of a cooking fire to stand pots on. One with removable legs would be useful to a traveller or soldier. The cast top has a grill design and the legs have decorative turnings. Late 19th Century.

H 7¾ W 14¾ D 6½

The front cover illustration is item No. 16The inside cover illustration relates to item No. 41The inside back illustration relates to item No. 49The back cover illustration is described as item No. 50

Departure of the 6th Our catalogue title comes from the amateur watercolour featured on the cover. The unassuming picture’s full title is The departure of the 6th Regt. for the Frontier. It shows the last minute declarations of love between the officers and their wives or girlfriends and the painter is teasing his subjects and making light of their departure to possible danger. A larger picture might also have shown the baggage train and the volume of belongings that the officers took with them. This catalogue, like our others, does show the amount and variety of furniture and personal effects that was only limited to an officer by the size of their wallet. Items that are particularly worthy of note are the miniature Salesman’s Sample Campaign Table and Davenport. The miniature table is an exceptionally rare item and an exciting find for us. The Davenport is a very fine piece of furniture and to think that Queen Charlotte may have sat at it in

Frogmore House adds to the interest. A number of makers are represented and we are lucky to be able to show 2 walnut chests by Hill & Millard, one with a secretaire and one without. The chest with the secret drawers is also worth pointing out. The histories of Carters, R.W. Forsyth Ltd and Parkin & Gotto are also noted and a number of other makers are represented. If their history is not given then that is because it has been in previous catalogues and can be viewed on our website under Makers. Further images of most of the items can also be seen on our website.

We hope you enjoy this collection.

Simon & Sean Clarke

Christopher Clarke (Antiques) Ltd.Sheep StreetStow on the WoldGloucestershire GL54 1JS England

Tel : 01451 830476 Email : clarkeltd@btconnect.com

www.campaignfurniture.com

Copyright Christopher Clarke (Antiques) Ltd., 2018 All dimensions are in inches. Please note that due to the printing process the colour may vary.

Other catalogues by Christopher Clarke Antiques

At Ease Gentlemen (sold out) The Portable Empire Campaign Furniture Essential Baggage An Englishman’s Tent England Expects (sold out) The Portable House Furniture Fit For Heroes The Captain’s Kit Bag – with Manfred Schotten Brass Bound & Portable Furnishing the Colonial Bungalow The Quartermaster General The Great Escape (sold out) – with Manfred Schotten For King, Country & Comfort The Third Voyage First Class Travel Sports & Games & Great Campaigns – with Manfred Schotten Lieutenant Wilmot’s Bungalow Captain Blackwood’s Trunk My Barrack Room Rule Britannia – with Manfred Schotten Flying The Flag The Officer’s Room Remarkable – with Manfred Schotten The Baggage Elephant The Sundowners Carpe Diem – with Manfred SchottenClear The Decks

Acknowledgements

We are grateful to Jordan Pryce Lewis and David Wheeler (Royal Collection Trust), for their help in our research. Photographs by Dominic Brown

Bibliography

Army & Navy CSL Catalogue 1883

British Campaign Furniture, Elegance Under Canvas – Nicholas A. Brawer

Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840 – FHS

History of the Royal Residences of Windsor Castle, St James’s Palace, Carlton House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Buckingham House & Frogmore - W.H. Pyne

Old Time Ships of Salem – The Essex Institute

Pictorial Dictionary Of Marked London Furniture (1700-1840) – Christopher Gilbert

Regency Furniture – Frances Collard

Royal Naval Autographical Biography – John Marshall

Yesterday’s Shopping, The Army and Navy Stores Catalogue 1907

Departure of the 6th

Christopher Clarke Antiques

Christopher Clarke (Antiques) Ltd.Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, Glos. GL54 1JS England

18th, 19th & 20th Century Campaign Furniture & Travel ItemsTel : 01451 830476 Email : clarkeltd@btconnect.com www.campaignfurniture.com

Departure of the 6th