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Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian
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Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique master cabinet maker's chest. An English, heavy tool trunk with mahogany and walnut interior, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Wonderful master craftsman's tool chest with an exquisite fitted interior

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Dark painted pine exterior a perfect foil to the striking caramel hues within

Fascia dressed with a diamond-shaped inlaid lock — key absent

Opening the lid reveals a superb interior, with removable banks of drawers

Inlaid flame mahogany, walnut and oak in contrasting hues creates an appealing decorative finish

Fifteen drawers across two banks, each accentuated with small ebonised pulls in cupped recesses

Lower section hosts a lidded container with small leather pull tab

This is a delightful antique master cabinet maker's chest, with an exceptional fitted interior to delight guests as a distinctive coffee table, or ideal for the specimen collector thanks to the suite of small drawers. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 96.5cm (38'')

Max Depth: 66cm (26'')

Max Height: 64cm (25.25'')

Lower Compartment Width: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Lower Compartment Depth: 18cm (7'')

Lower Compartment Height: 22cm (8.75'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Cabinet Maker Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016005
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18.9444
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Description
This is an antique master cabinet maker's chest.
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An English, heavy tool trunk with mahogany and walnut interior, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Wonderful master craftsman's tool chest with an exquisite fitted interior

fig 1. A Victorian cabinet makers trunk with a dark painted exterior, opening to reveal a complex inlaid lid panel and fitted interior mahogany drawers.
fig 1. Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Dark painted pine exterior a perfect foil to the striking caramel hues within

Fascia dressed with a diamond-shaped inlaid lock — key absent

Opening the lid reveals a superb interior, with removable banks of drawers

fig 2. A Victorian cabinet makers trunk with a dark painted exterior, opening to reveal a complex inlaid lid panel and fitted interior mahogany drawers.
fig 2. Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

Inlaid flame mahogany, walnut and oak in contrasting hues creates an appealing decorative finish

Fifteen drawers across two banks, each accentuated with small ebonised pulls in cupped recesses

Lower section hosts a lidded container with small leather pull tab

fig 3. A Victorian cabinet makers trunk with a dark painted exterior, opening to reveal a complex inlaid lid panel and fitted interior mahogany drawers.
fig 3. Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

This is a delightful antique master cabinet maker's chest, with an exceptional fitted interior to delight guests as a distinctive coffee table, or ideal for the specimen collector thanks to the suite of small drawers. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. A Victorian cabinet makers trunk with a dark painted exterior, opening to reveal a complex inlaid lid panel and fitted interior mahogany drawers.
fig 4. Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 96.5cm (38'')

Max Depth: 66cm (26'')

Max Height: 64cm (25.25'')

Lower Compartment Width: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Lower Compartment Depth: 18cm (7'')

Lower Compartment Height: 22cm (8.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. A Victorian cabinet makers trunk with a dark painted exterior, opening to reveal a complex inlaid lid panel and fitted interior mahogany drawers.
fig 5. Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Cabinet Maker Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016005
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9444
London Fine Antiques
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A Victorian cabinet makers trunk with a dark painted exterior, opening to reveal a complex inlaid lid panel and fitted interior mahogany drawers.
Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian
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Cabinet makers chests were constructed by woodworkers to store, organize, and transport hand tools to work sites. Craftsmen frequently decorated the interiors with complex marquetry and veneer work as a practical demonstration of their skill to potential employers.

The exteriors were typically constructed from pine or oak and painted black or dark brown to protect against workshop wear. Interiors featured fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and satinwood with hand-cut dovetail joints, sliding trays, and delicate parquetry inlays.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut joinery, original iron or brass side carry handles, and a strong contrast between a utilitarian exterior and an ornate interior. Look for wear consistent with tool storage inside the drawers and sliding compartments.

These chests function effectively as statement coffee tables, accent storage pieces at the foot of a bed, or decorative side tables in a study or living room.

Dust the surfaces regularly using a soft, dry cloth. Preserve the timber and inlaid veneers by applying a natural beeswax polish sparingly, avoiding excess humidity and direct sunlight.
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