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Irish Campaign Secretaire Chest by Ross of
Dublin
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Grande Commode de Marine, fin XIXe en 2 parties
* offered subject to prior sale by: Karsten
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Presented by the FineArtEmporium in Hamburg.
Provenance: a Family of Irish origin in Timmendorf (Coastal Northern Germany).
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Irish Military or Marine Campaign Secretaire Chest of Drawers by Ross of Dublin - Go back to our For Sale Category |
Following are shown some more photos (this one taken at sunshine as well):
Following photo has been taken at rainy weather conditions:
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The secretaire in the middle contains one long and three shorter drawers, two pigeon holes (right and left) and two hidden (secret) drawers above of the pigeon holes. All these have been veneered with Maple. The original green leather of the writing plate has gold decoration and shows some stronger signs of use. The inset brass handles at the drawers and the brass bound edges are typical features of such Marine Campaign Furniture. The drawers have a dovetail construction for sturdy durability. The execution and size of this campaign chest suggests that this furniture was built for an high ranking person, such as an Commodore, an Diplomat or Admiral - a hint from the previous owners were unfortunately not available. As usual with furniture by Ross (& Co.) of Dublin this chest shows a magnificent quality and execution. In fact Ross is considered as the most famous and innovative manufacturer of Victorian Campaign Furniture not only in Ireland but in the entire Empire (continued below)...
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In den large drawers can be found the sign of "E. Ross - Camp Furniture Manufacturer - 9/10 Ellis`s Quay - Dublin". The company was founded around 1821 and they closed their business in the first years of the 20th Century. For more details about Ross see the longer Article by Sean Clarke and Nicholas Brawer: "Ross of Dublin - The Victorian Army`s Cabinet Maker of Choice" published Summer 2004 in the magazine "Ireland`s Antiques & Period Properties".
and in general about this matter the book "British Campaign Furniture - Elegance under Canvas 1740-1914" by Nicholas A. Brawer, published 2001 by Harry N. Abrams.
Regarding pricing we will be glad to show on request some examples of similar Ross chests which were sold in the last years. Since we will hardly be able to sell this chest from our location here to a private buyer or collector in Ireland or England we have priced it quite reasonable. Private Continental European buyers will benefit from a quotation much below the potential of this item on the Irish and British retail market. For more details please inquire. This Chest can be transported also in a larger estate car (eg. VW Passat, Mercedes C and E or BMW 5) because it splits in two parts. Serious inquiries from the Trade are welcome.
In German: Da wir im Hamburger Raum ansässig sind werden wir eher schwierig einen Privatkunden / Sammler in Irland or England finden - und daher auch nicht den entsprechend hohen Preis erzielen können der auf diesen Märkten nachweislich für Ross gezahlt wird bzw. wurde. Daher können Sie als Kunde aus Mitteleuropa dieses Stück zu einem günstigen Preis erwerben. Die Wertentwicklung englisch/irischer Qualitäts-Möbel dieser Art ist sehr positiv seit Ende der 1990er Jahre. Dieses Möbelstück ist in den letzten 10 Jahren um ca. 75-125 % im Wert gestiegen und wird voraussichtlich weiter an Wert gewinnen. Wir empfehlen allerdings nicht dieses Stück hauptsächlich aus finanziellen Erwägungen zu erwerben. Die Hauptsache ist, dass es Ihnen gut gefällt und sie die Qualität dieses signierten, maritimen Möbels zu schätzen wissen. Wir freuen uns auf ein Gespräch mit Ihnen.
A viewing in Reinbek (Hamburg, Germany) is possible. Any questions are welcome, please send your e-mail to: bais(et)gmx.de or call us at (in Germany): 04104-694710 or (from Europe): +49-4104-694710- please ask for Mr. Buchholz. As always, this offer is subject to prior sale.