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Polished Walnut Shop Chest with Four Graduated Drawers
David Griffith Antiques
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Polished Walnut Shop Chest with Four Graduated Drawers

19th century
Description

Gutsy polished walnut shop chest with panelled sides and back. Four graduated drawers with original brass scallop handles and escutcheons. (c.1880).

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Shop Chest to the 1880s.

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SA1060461
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58191
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Description
Gutsy polished walnut shop chest with panelled sides and back. Four graduated drawers with original brass scallop handles and escutcheons. (c.1880).
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Shop Chest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1060461
Dealers Internal Ref
58191
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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A tall, narrow polished walnut shop chest featuring four graduated drawers fitted with brass shell cup handles and keyhole escutcheons.
Polished Walnut Shop Chest with Four Graduated Drawers
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A tall, narrow polished walnut shop chest featuring four graduated drawers fitted with brass shell cup handles and keyhole escutcheons.
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Shop chests were commissioned for commercial settings such as haberdasheries, pharmacies, and dry goods stores to store and organise small wares, tools, or papers. Their narrow footprints and multiple drawers allowed merchants to maximise floor space while keeping inventory accessible.

These chests were typically built using durable hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring dovetail drawer joints and solid wood panelling. Hardware commonly included cast brass shell cup handles and keyhole escutcheons designed for heavy daily use.

Authentic period pieces show hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, natural wear on the wooden runners, and original lock mechanisms. The timber will display uneven oxidation, patination from handling, and construction marks consistent with 19th- or early 20th-century cabinetry.

A shop chest serves as functional storage in a home office for stationery, in a hallway for small items, or as a bedside cabinet. The timber tones pair well with neutral plaster walls, modern lighting, and contrasting metal accents.

Maintain polished walnut by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually following the grain of the wood. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish fading.
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