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A Victorian Period Mahogany Wellington Chest
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Victorian Period Mahogany Wellington Chest

19th century
Sold 14 October 2024 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A Victorian Period mahogany wellington chest. Constructed throughout in solid mahogany, having a rectangular top above seven graduated drawers with mahogany linings and retaining the original turned drawer pulls. The front with twin pilasters, one of which acts as the ingenious locking mechanism and having a working key. Having solid mahogany sides and plinth base. In wonderful original condition. English circa 1870-1880

Dimensions: 48" high x 24" wide x 16" deep

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian Period mahogany wellington chest
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A Victorian Period mahogany wellington chest.
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Constructed throughout in solid mahogany, having a rectangular top above seven graduated drawers with mahogany linings and retaining the original turned drawer pulls.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

The front with twin pilasters, one of which acts as the ingenious locking mechanism and having a working key. Having solid mahogany sides and plinth base. In wonderful original condition. English circa 1870-1880

Dimensions: 48" high x 24" wide x 16" deep

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1087825
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A Victorian Period mahogany wellington chest
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christian Davies Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
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The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cdavies
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 3,398
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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Location: The Calder Studio, Garden Village, Longsight Road, Clayton Le Dale, Blackburn, BB2 7JA, United Kingdom
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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany wellington chest featuring multiple stacked drawers and a locking side stile.
A Victorian Period mahogany wellington chest
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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany wellington chest featuring multiple stacked drawers and a locking side stile.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLocking side stile, Turned wooden drawer knobs, Plinth base, Moulded cornice

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A wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers characterised by a hinged locking side stile that secures all the drawers simultaneously, originating in the 19th century and often named in honour of the Duke of Wellington.

These chests were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany, frequently featuring secondary timbers such as deal or oak for the drawer linings and framing, finished with turned wooden knobs and brass locking mechanisms.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, cedar or pine secondary woods, original locking mechanisms with working keys, and natural timber patina with age-appropriate wear.

Its narrow footprint makes it exceptionally versatile for smaller spaces; style it in a study or hallway as a statement storage piece paired with minimalist contemporary artwork to balance the traditional timber tones.

Preserve the wood by keeping the chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent warping, and maintain the finish by applying natural beeswax periodically rather than modern silicone polishes.
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