Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Circa 1850
Offered for sale is an original Campaign Chest of exceptional quality. It was made in Barnstaple England by cabinetmakers Shapland & Petter around 1850 & was commissioned for military service. Shapland & Petter (cabinetmakers & joiners) were established in 1854 in Barnstable South Western England & traded under "Raleigh Joinery'' & ''Raleigh Works''. They were well known for producing quality campaign furniture. Both backboards bear the maker's ink stencil & the top right drawer lock, which is