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Minature Wellington Chest. Jewellery Chest
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

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Minature Wellington Chest. Jewellery Chest

19th century
Sold 6 May 2025 · James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
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A sweet little mahogany victorian wellington chest. Ideal for jewellery etc.

It has 4 mahogany lined dovetailed drawers and a little gallery around the top.

It is small enough to sit on a table or stand alone on the floor.

The height to the top is just 39cm. (To the highest bit of the gallery it is 43cm)

A pretty piece

Date of Manufacture

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Miniature Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
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SA1073030
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Description
A sweet little mahogany victorian wellington chest. Ideal for jewellery etc.

It has 4 mahogany lined dovetailed drawers and a little gallery around the top.

It is small enough to sit on a table or stand alone on the floor.

The height to the top is just 39cm. (To the highest bit of the gallery it is 43cm)

A pretty piece

Date of Manufacture

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Miniature Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1073030
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Mainly specialising in georgian furniture

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A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Minature Wellington Chest. Jewellery Chest

Archive II A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. View II
Archive III A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. View III
Archive IV A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. View IV
Archive V A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. View V
Archive VI A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. View VI
Archive VII A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. View VII
Archive VIII A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. View VIII
Archive IX A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. View IX
Archive X A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top. View X
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Telephone 07749 738 756
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9 Church Street
Warwick
CV34 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jreeve
Verified Since Dec 2010
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Verified Since Dec 2010
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A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top.
Minature wellington chest. Jewellery chest
Ref: SA1073030
A miniature wooden Wellington chest featuring four horizontal drawers with turned knobs, a locking side stile, and a tiered pediment top.
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  • ObjectCabinets & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Locking side stile, Tiered pediment
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers traditionally secured by a locking side stile hinged on one side, which fastens over the drawer edges. Named in honour of the Duke of Wellington, this style became popular during the Victorian era for storing documents, linens, or valuables.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Traditional construction involves hand-cut dovetail joints for the drawer boxes, turned wooden knob handles, and a secure locking mechanism operated via a key on the right-hand stile.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction features, including hand-sawn timber marks, secondary woods like pine or oak used for drawer linings, and natural patina resulting from age and use. Examining the lock mechanism and dovetailing helps confirm age and craftsmanship.

This piece functions effectively as a desktop organiser in a study or as a distinctive tabletop display element on a sideboard or console table. Its compact scale allows it to introduce classical warmth and texture into contemporary living spaces.

Preserve the timber by keeping the piece out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent warping or splitting. Clean periodically with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish sparingly to nourish the wood and maintain its natural lustre.
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