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Description

A well made Regency period miniature chest of drawers in mahogany with fine original ivory handles.

Declaration number t6ukrxl8

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Miniature Apprentice Chest to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

47.5cm (18.70")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1103033

Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description

A well made Regency period miniature chest of drawers in mahogany with fine original ivory handles.

Declaration number t6ukrxl8

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Miniature Apprentice Chest to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

47.5cm (18.70")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1103033

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Millers Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Millers Antiques

Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441

Location

1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques

Verified Since Sep 2012

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMiniature Chest
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Pine, Bone
ColourDark Brown
MotifsGraduated drawers, Turned feet, Bone pull knobs, Dovetail joints
SizeH 47.5 cm (19 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

An apprentice chest is a small-scale piece of furniture traditionally crafted by a craftsman in training to demonstrate their woodworking skills to a guild or master.

These pieces were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints and turned wooden or bone knobs.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-accurate construction techniques, such as hand-cut dovetailing, timber shrinkage, and appropriate wear consistent with age, distinguishing them from modern decorative reproductions.

A miniature chest can be placed on a console table, desk, or bookshelf to act as a focal point for displaying small curiosities while adding historic character to the room.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to maintain the finish.