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A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin
A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin

A pair of antique late 19th century Irish campaign cupboards by Ross & Co. of Dublin

Code: 10232

Dimensions:

W: 105cm (41.3")H: 117.7cm (46.3")D: 56cm (22")

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An interesting duo of late 19th century military campaign cupboards which can be used individually or stacked to form one piece of furniture, similar to the more common campaign chest of drawers. Each is constructed in thick pine with a grey painted finish.

 

Retailed by Ross & Co of Dublin, Ireland. The interior of each cupboard door has their oval painted identification label.

Ross and Co were highly regarded as one of the best makers of campaign furniture. Established in 1790 with huge popularity and demand for their pieces all through the 19th century. They were considered as outstanding cabinet makers, known for their ingenious designs.

The company directors retired in 1905 and therefore we know this two-part campaign cupboard to predate this event. 

A paper label is affixed to the front of both cupboards, the label reads R. Strahan & Co. Ltd, cabinet makers, 135, Stephen’s Green, Dublin. 

 

Each cupboard has a hand painted inscription which reads as:-

Lt. Colonel R. Drury, R.A.M.C.

Robert Drury was born in 1847 in Dublin, Ireland. UK British Army records show Drury in the Royal Army Medical Corps in Oct 1902. 

The 1911 census shows Drury at the age of 62 to be now retired and still living in Dublin.

 

The two cupboards certainly show their many years of use and travels oversees. Each still bare several transportation labels which indicate their use on military campaign in India. Images of these have been included.

 

Each cupboard is fitted with extensive iron reinforcements to protect whilst in transit. They also have iron carry handles to allow them to be lifted and carried.

There is evidence of their once being an internal shelf in each with are no longer present.

 

These wonderful campaign packing cupboards have a fantastic heavy duty quality. The fact we know who their original owner was and in turn his travels add so much to their appeal.

One being slightly taller than the other, each the same depth and width to allow them to stack.

 

Dimensions:-

Height when stacked – 117.7cm

Depth – 56cm

Width – 105cm (excluding carry handles)

Larger cupboard:-

height – 65.5cm

 

Internal measurements:-

height – 58.6cm, depth – 51cm, width – 100cm

 

Smaller cupboard:-

height – 51.8cm

 

Internal measurements:-

height – 46cm, depth – 51cm, width – 100cm

 

Each cupboard is structurally sound, showing a lifetime of extensive campaign use, with age related wear. Small losses as illustrated. The interior lacking its shelf. 

Two metal reinforcements lacking from base of one.

Some minor historic worm damage in very localised areas, This is non active and has additionally been treated for peace of mind.

 

Delivery charge based on UK mainland, buyers located in Wales and Scotland please request a delivery quote prior to committing to purchase.

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