Lot 199
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AN IRISH VICTORIAN BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CAMPAIGN CHEST
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AN IRISH VICTORIAN BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CAMPAIGN CHEST

BY G CANE DUBLIN

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AN IRISH VICTORIAN BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CAMPAIGN CHEST
By G Cane Dublin
The short secretaire drawer stamped to the inset leather writing surface 'G CANE MAKER 68-69 DAME STREET DUBLIN', lacking the screw-in legs
40in. (102cm.) high, 39½in. (100cm.) wide, 18¾in. (48cm.) deep
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Lot Essay

Gregory Kane, c.1829-1865, is recorded in the 1847 Almanac as a trunk and portmanteau maker trading at 69 Dame Street. On his trade card Kane billed himself as' Portmanteau and Dressing Case Manufacturer to His Excellency The Lord Lieutenant and the officers of the Garrison. Camp Furniture, Military and Naval Chests, Canteens, Imperials, Carriage Trunks, Tarpaulins, Hair-Mattresses, Bed Valises, Carpet Bags, &c, &c. Inventor of the Lady's Portmanteau and Gentleman's Improved Triple Portmanteau'. Kane won prizes in the Exhibition of Manufacturers in 1841, 1844 and 1847.
See British Campaign Furniture: Elegance Under Canvas 1740-1914, Nicholas A Brawer.

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