Name: An Exceptional Quality Antique Flame Mahogany Veneered Scotch Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1106519
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Pendle Antiques

Sold 3 March 2025 · Pendle Antiques

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Description

With original keys and locks.

Circa 1870

In exceptional original condition

Sizes

Length - 121 cm

Depth - 60 cm

Height - 132 cm

Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Scotch Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

132cm (51.97")

Width

121cm (47.64")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1106519

Description

With original keys and locks.

Circa 1870

In exceptional original condition

Sizes

Length - 121 cm

Depth - 60 cm

Height - 132 cm

Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Scotch Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

132cm (51.97")

Width

121cm (47.64")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1106519

About the Dealer

Pendle Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Dealer Profile

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Pendle Antiques

Telephone 01200 423027

Location

Mitton
Lancashire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pendle

Verified Since Apr 2011

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChest of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian / Victorian
MaterialFlame mahogany veneer, Pine, Hardwood
ColourRich Brown
MotifsFlame mahogany grain, Turned wooden knob handles, Bobbin turned columns, Plinth base
SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 121 cm (48 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A Scotch chest is typically characterised by a tall, robust upright form featuring a central deep drawer flanked by smaller upper drawers, often accented with column or bobbin turnings.

These pieces usually employ solid secondary woods like pine or oak carcasses, overlaid with high-grade flame mahogany veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and turned wooden knobs.

Authentication involves examining the hand-cut dovetailing on drawer linings, checking for period-appropriate timber shrinkage, hand-forged or brass hardware, and the depth of the patina.

Position the chest against a neutral or moody painted wall to highlight the rich grain of the timber, allowing it to function as a statement focal point in a modern bedroom or hallway.

Maintain the timber by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding extreme humidity fluctuations, and periodically feeding the wood with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicon polishes.