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A Highly Figured Wellington Chest by Gillows of Lancaster
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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A Highly Figured Wellington Chest by Gillows of Lancaster

19th century
Description

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

A Highly Figured Wellington Chest

By Gillows of Lancaster

Constructed from stunning burr yew, the tall chest of drawers on a moulded plinth base, a series of six drawers with turned knob handles lockable by a hinged pilaster with carved strapwork decoration and cymatium moulded top. Stamped by the maker "Gillows Lancaster."

Circa 1825

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated these Victorian Wellington Chest Drawers to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1073985
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7474
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Description
Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

A Highly Figured Wellington Chest

By Gillows of Lancaster

Constructed from stunning burr yew, the tall chest of drawers on a moulded plinth base, a series of six drawers with turned knob handles lockable by a hinged pilaster with carved strapwork decoration and cymatium moulded top. Stamped by the maker "Gillows Lancaster."

Circa 1825

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated these Victorian Wellington Chest Drawers to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073985
Dealers Internal Ref
7474
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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A tall, narrow Victorian Wellington chest of drawers featuring six drawers crafted from highly figured warm brown timber with carved side stiles and turned wooden knob handles.
A HIGHLY FIGURED WELLINGTON CHEST BY GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
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A tall, narrow Victorian Wellington chest of drawers featuring six drawers crafted from highly figured warm brown timber with carved side stiles and turned wooden knob handles.
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Named after the First Duke of Wellington, a Wellington chest is a tall, narrow piece of English storage furniture featuring a vertical tier of drawers secured by a hinged side flap or locking pilaster.

These chests were predominantly crafted from high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, oak, and rosewood, frequently incorporating decorative veneers like burr walnut, pollard oak, or birds-eye maple.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original side-locking stiles with functional key mechanisms, period-correct turned wooden knobs, and occasionally maker marks or stamps from established cabinetmakers.

Due to its compact footprint and vertical orientation, a Wellington chest functions well in narrow alcoves, hallways, dressing rooms, or home offices to provide organised storage while adding historic character.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources and high humidity to protect the wood veneer.
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