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Oak Wellington Chest
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Oak Wellington Chest

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 November 2024 · Heydays Antiques
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Description

Edwardian oak 7 drawer wellington chest with turned knob handles. Locking bar with working lock and key.

Dimensions: Height 103cms Width 51cms Depth 35 cms.

Overall good antique condition some historic ring marks to top.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Wellington Chest to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1074872
Dealers Internal Reference
Jow62402
Description
Edwardian oak 7 drawer wellington chest with turned knob handles. Locking bar with working lock and key.

Dimensions: Height 103cms Width 51cms Depth 35 cms.

Overall good antique condition some historic ring marks to top.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Wellington Chest to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1074872
Dealers Internal Ref
Jow62402
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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Archive I A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a locking side stile. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Oak Wellington Chest

Archive II A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a locking side stile. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a locking side stile. View III
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Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom

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A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a locking side stile.
Oak Wellington Chest
Ref: SA1074872
A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a locking side stile.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Locking side stile, Graduated drawers, Carved corbels
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow set of drawers traditionally featuring a hinged locking side flap that secures all the drawers at once. Originating in the early 19th century, the style was purportedly named in honour of the Duke of Wellington, though this is largely traditional folklore.

These chests are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, turned wooden knobs, and a locking mechanism secured by a vertical side bar.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage consistent with age, traditional hand-turned wooden knobs, and a fully functional locking side stile that operates via a working brass key and internal mechanism.

Due to its vertical profile and narrow footprint, a Wellington chest functions exceptionally well in compact spaces or alcoves, serving as a practical bedside unit or a refined storage cabinet in a study alongside contemporary decor.

Preserve antique oak by avoiding direct sunlight and maintaining stable room humidity to prevent timber splitting. Clean surfaces periodically with a soft, lint-free cloth and nourish the wood occasionally with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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