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Victorian Burr Walnut Chest
Ropeworks Antiques
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£1,880
Ropeworks Antiques

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Victorian Burr Walnut Chest

19th century
Description

A superb mid Victorian figured and burr Walnut chest of four drawers retaining the original ebonised handles.

In very good condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Chest to the 1870s.

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SA1110468
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

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Description
A superb mid Victorian figured and burr Walnut chest of four drawers retaining the original ebonised handles.

In very good condition.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Chest to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110468
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with moulded panel borders, turned knobs, rounded corner columns, and a plinth base.
Victorian burr walnut chest
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A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with moulded panel borders, turned knobs, rounded corner columns, and a plinth base.
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Victorian burr walnut furniture is defined by the application of figure-rich wood veneer harvested from abnormal tree growths, popular throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Furniture makers arranged these highly figured veneers on drawer fronts and cabinet doors to create distinctive symmetrical grain patterns.

19th-century chests typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, solid pine or oak drawer linings, and thick veneer applied over a soft timber or hardwood carcass. Turned timber handles, brass keyhole escutcheons, and plinth bases were standard structural elements.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetails, historic wear on the internal drawer runners, original steel or brass locking mechanisms, and subtle surface variations in the veneer consistent with traditional hand-planing.

A Victorian walnut chest functions as a functional focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living space, balancing neutral modern decor with deep timber tones and geometric veneer patterns.

Burr walnut requires positioning away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Regular application of a high-grade beeswax polish preserves the surface finish and protects the wood grain.
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