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Early 20thc. Tall Thin Mahogany Wellington Chest
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Early 20thc. Tall Thin Mahogany Wellington Chest

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 December 2024 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Description

6019

Early 20thc. Tall Thin Mahogany Wellington Chest

With graduated drawers with boxwood inlay

18”w x 38.5”h x 14”d

46cm w x 98cm h x 36cm d

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1048776
Dealers Internal Reference
6019
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
6019

Early 20thc. Tall Thin Mahogany Wellington Chest

With graduated drawers with boxwood inlay

18”w x 38.5”h x 14”d

46cm w x 98cm h x 36cm d

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Edwardian era.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1048776
Dealers Internal Ref
6019
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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Early 20thc. Tall Thin Mahogany Wellington Chest

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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A tall, narrow mahogany Wellington chest featuring six graduated drawers with decorative brass swing handles.
Early 20thc. Tall Thin Mahogany Wellington Chest
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A tall, narrow mahogany Wellington chest featuring six graduated drawers with decorative brass swing handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsGraduated drawers, Brass swing handles, Locking side stile
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow set of drawers traditionally featuring a hinged locking side stile that secures all the drawers with a single padlock. Originating in the early 19th century, it was named after the first Duke of Wellington and designed for efficient storage in compact spaces.

Authentic pieces are constructed primarily from dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer boxes, solid timber carcases, and period-appropriate brass hardware.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, checking for hand-cut joinery versus machine-made joints, inspecting the backboards for age-appropriate oxidisation and tool marks, and verifying the functionality of the locking mechanism.

Position the narrow chest in an alcove or compact hallway where floor space is limited, using the top surface to display a small lamp or ceramic sculpture while benefiting from the vertical storage.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping or fading, and clean periodically using a soft, dry cloth followed by a light application of traditional beeswax.
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