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Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian
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Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique desktop specimen case. An English, mahogany and brass miniature chest of drawers in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Beautifully presented miniature collectors case with an Art Nouveau flourish

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout

Graced with rich caramel hues to the fine casework

Arranged as a two over a trio of full-width graduated drawers

Each dressed with striking brass drop handles with grape motif

Deep fascia and broad dovetail joints to each drawer box

Raised upon a continuous bracket foot with shaped aprons

This is a charming antique desktop specimen case, with great colour and a useful suite of drawers. Ideal for the collector, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 38cm (15'')

Max Depth: 28cm (11'')

Max Height: 40.5cm (16'')

Small Drawer Width: 14cm (5.5'')

Small Drawer Depth: 20cm (7.75'')

Small Drawer Height: 4cm (1.5'')

Wide Drawer Width: 31cm (12.25'')

Wide Drawer Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Wide Drawer Heights: 5cm (1.5''); 6cm (2.25''); 7cm (2.75'')

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Our Ref: 24871

Physical Dimensions
Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Desktop Miniature Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108342
Dealers Internal Reference
24871
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Description
This is an antique desktop specimen case.
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An English, mahogany and brass miniature chest of drawers in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Beautifully presented miniature collectors case with an Art Nouveau flourish

fig 1. A Victorian desktop miniature chest of drawers made of warm brown wood with five drawers and ornate metal handles.
fig 1. Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout

Graced with rich caramel hues to the fine casework

Arranged as a two over a trio of full-width graduated drawers

fig 2. A Victorian desktop miniature chest of drawers made of warm brown wood with five drawers and ornate metal handles.
fig 2. Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Each dressed with striking brass drop handles with grape motif

Deep fascia and broad dovetail joints to each drawer box

Raised upon a continuous bracket foot with shaped aprons

This is a charming antique desktop specimen case, with great colour and a useful suite of drawers. Ideal for the collector, delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. A Victorian desktop miniature chest of drawers made of warm brown wood with five drawers and ornate metal handles.
fig 3. Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 38cm (15'')

Max Depth: 28cm (11'')

Max Height: 40.5cm (16'')

Small Drawer Width: 14cm (5.5'')

Small Drawer Depth: 20cm (7.75'')

Small Drawer Height: 4cm (1.5'')

Wide Drawer Width: 31cm (12.25'')

fig 4. A Victorian desktop miniature chest of drawers made of warm brown wood with five drawers and ornate metal handles.
fig 4. Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Wide Drawer Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Wide Drawer Heights: 5cm (1.5''); 6cm (2.25''); 7cm (2.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 5. A Victorian desktop miniature chest of drawers made of warm brown wood with five drawers and ornate metal handles.
fig 5. Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24871

Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Desktop Miniature Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1108342
Dealers Internal Ref
24871
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A Victorian desktop miniature chest of drawers made of warm brown wood with five drawers and ornate metal handles.
Antique Desktop Specimen Case, English, Miniature Chest of Drawers, Victorian
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During the Victorian era, miniature chests of drawers were frequently crafted by cabinetmakers as apprentice pieces to demonstrate technical mastery of scale and joinery. They were also manufactured as salesman samples or functional desktop storage boxes for wealthy collectors.

These cases were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, walnut, or pine, often accented with brass or cast metal handles, escutcheons, and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Authentic pieces feature signs of age including hand-sawn drawer linings, uneven dovetail joints, authentic oxidisation on metal hardware, and natural wear patterns on the drawer runners and base.

A miniature chest can be placed on an office desk, sideboard top, or bookshelf to serve as practical storage for stationery, trinkets, or jewellery while adding visual texture to a room scheme.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain once or twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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