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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Miniature Wellington Chest
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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Miniature Wellington Chest

19th century
Sold 28 January 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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Description

A wonderful antique Victorian burr walnut miniature Wellington chest of drawers. This dates from around the 1860-1880 period & is quite a rare item..

It is a charming little item, perfectly scaled down and useful for small household objects, trinkets or even tools.

This has a splendid rich colour and lovely patina, the grain patterns are beautiful on the drawer fronts. The condition is very good for its age, we have just had this re-polished. It’s free from splits or warps & the quality is excellent. Check out the fine dovetails on the drawers & enlarge all the images.

Width – 15 inches , 39 cm

Depth – 10 inches , 26 cm

Height – 21 inches , 53 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Wellington Chest to the 1860s.

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SA1062328
Dealers Internal Reference
8275
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A wonderful antique Victorian burr walnut miniature Wellington chest of drawers. This dates from around the 1860-1880 period & is quite a rare item..
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It is a charming little item, perfectly scaled down and useful for small household objects, trinkets or even tools.
Marylebone Antiques
fig 1. An antique Victorian miniature burr walnut Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side locking mechanism.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Miniature Wellington Chest

This has a splendid rich colour and lovely patina, the grain patterns are beautiful on the drawer fronts. The condition is very good for its age, we have just had this re-polished. It’s free from splits or warps & the quality is excellent. Check out the fine dovetails on the drawers & enlarge all the images.

Width – 15 inches , 39 cm

Depth – 10 inches , 26 cm

Height – 21 inches , 53 cm

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Wellington Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1062328
Dealers Internal Ref
8275
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian miniature burr walnut Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side locking mechanism.
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Miniature Wellington Chest
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Softwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Locking side stile, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow set of drawers traditionally featuring a hinged locking stile on one side that secures all the drawers simultaneously. Originating in the early 19th century, this design gained popularity during the Victorian era and was frequently used for storing shirts, documents, or valuables.

These cabinets are typically constructed using a softwood or hardwood secondary timber carcass, veneered in highly figured decorative woods such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. Construction features often include hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and turned wooden knobs.

Authentic pieces from the period typically exhibit period-correct joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional secondary timbers like oak or pine inside the drawers, and genuine hand-turned knobs alongside working brass locks and locking stiles without modern screws.

Due to its compact vertical footprint and rich wood grain, this piece functions well as an accent storage unit in a study, hallway, or living room, contrasting effectively against neutral contemporary walls and minimalist furnishings.

To preserve the delicate veneer, keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood surface.
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