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Superb Quality Figured Walnut Wellington Narrow Tall Filing Chest of Drawers. C1870
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Superb Quality Figured Walnut Wellington Narrow Tall Filing Chest of Drawers. C1870

19th century
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £2995. NOW £1500. FREE DELIVERY

A fabulous quality figured walnut wellington chest of unusual size with eight drawers. Standing on original feet with pierced brass circular handles. Boldly carved crisp corbels head the triple fluted stiles the rhs fitted with an original lock and key. This is an extremely heavy and well constructed piece of furniture ...just look at the panelled back always a sure sign of quality over slap on panels. Excellent condition having been polished at a cost of £650.

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
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CJ Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1092826
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £2995. NOW £1500. FREE DELIVERY

A fabulous quality figured walnut wellington chest of unusual size with eight drawers. Standing on original feet with pierced brass circular handles.

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Boldly carved crisp corbels head the triple fluted stiles the rhs fitted with an original lock and key.
CJ Antiques

This is an extremely heavy and well constructed piece of furniture ...just look at the panelled back always a sure sign of quality over slap on panels. Excellent condition having been polished at a cost of £650.

Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092826
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A tall, narrow Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass handles, fluted side pilasters, and turned feet.
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Archive I A tall, narrow Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass handles, fluted side pilasters, and turned feet.

Superb Quality Figured Walnut Wellington Narrow Tall Filing Chest of Drawers. C1870

Archive II A tall, narrow Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass handles, fluted side pilasters, and turned feet. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass handles, fluted side pilasters, and turned feet. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass handles, fluted side pilasters, and turned feet. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass handles, fluted side pilasters, and turned feet. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass handles, fluted side pilasters, and turned feet. View VI
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A tall, narrow Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass handles, fluted side pilasters, and turned feet.
Superb Quality Figured Walnut Wellington Narrow Tall Filing Chest Of Drawers. C1870
Ref: SA1092826
A tall, narrow Victorian figured walnut Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass handles, fluted side pilasters, and turned feet.
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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow 19th-century chest of drawers named after the Duke of Wellington following his victory at Waterloo. Designed to offer compact and secure vertical storage, these pieces featured multiple drawers secured by a hinged side flap.

Victorian cabinetmakers traditionally constructed Wellington chests using dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often adorned with figured timber veneers. Internal drawer linings were typically made of pine or oak, accompanied by brass handles and locks.

Authentic period examples feature a distinctive hinged side locking bar, known as a stile, which secures all drawers when locked with a single key. Look for hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass handles, period timber veneers, and natural wear along the drawer runners.

Due to its narrow footprint and tall profile, a Wellington chest serves as functional storage in tight spaces such as hallways, home offices, or alcoves. The rich timber tones provide visual warmth and historical contrast alongside modern minimalist decor.

Maintain walnut furniture by regularly dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-grade natural beeswax polish annually. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and excessive sunlight to prevent timber warping and veneer fading.
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