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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers
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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

A lovely little antique Victorian burr walnut specimen chest of drawers. This was made in England, we would date it from around the 1880-1900 period.

It is of superb quality, this is a miniature piece designed to sit on top of a table and store collectors items such as coins, small objects etc. It is beautifully made from walnut, which has absolutely stunning grain patterns throughout.

This has been recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 15 inches , 38 cm

Depth – 9 inches , 22 cm

Height – 20 inches , 51 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Specimen Chest to the 1880s.

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SA1116775
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9735
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A lovely little antique Victorian burr walnut specimen chest of drawers. This was made in England, we would date it from around the 1880-1900 period.
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It is of superb quality, this is a miniature piece designed to sit on top of a table and store collectors items such as coins, small objects etc.
Marylebone Antiques

It is beautifully made from walnut, which has absolutely stunning grain patterns throughout.

This has been recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 15 inches , 38 cm

Depth – 9 inches , 22 cm

Height – 20 inches , 51 cm

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Specimen Chest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116775
Dealers Internal Ref
9735
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A small Victorian burr walnut specimen chest featuring four drawers with wooden turned handles and side column details on bun feet.
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers
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A Victorian specimen chest is a compact storage cabinet featuring multiple shallow drawers, originally designed in the nineteenth century to house and organise botanical, geological, or entomological collections.

These chests were typically crafted using fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, frequently finished with highly figured burr veneers, hand-cut joinery, and turned wooden handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original wooden knob handles, period-correct timber such as burr walnut, and subtle evidence of age-related wear to the polish and interiors.

A specimen chest functions effectively placed atop a desk, console, or sideboard to provide organised desktop storage for jewellery, stationery, or trinkets while adding historic character.

Position walnut furniture away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent veneer lifting or drying, and nourish the timber using a natural beeswax polish applied with a soft cloth.
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