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Chest of Drawers Rare Arts and Crafts Miniature Apprentice C1880
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Chest of Drawers Rare Arts and Crafts Miniature Apprentice C1880

19th century
Sold 20 April 2025 · Cloverleaf Home Interiors
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Description

Here we have a rare Victorian Arts and Crafts Walnut miniature apprentice chest of drawers c1880. As you can see the chest has great colour and patina. There is a solid Walnut top with stepped moulded edge. Below there is a desirable configuration of two over three drawers. The drawers have chamfered edge mouldings and original beautiful brass Pugin type handles. The drawers are all Mahogany lined and have hand cut dove tail joints. The whole sits on an original plinth base. The chest retains the original back boards and is in great retail condition. The dimensions are approx 44 cm high 38 cm wide 27 cm deep.

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The best price for this item is always direct from Cloverleaf Home Interiors.

01953 483 691 / 07919040909

This item can be viewed at Cloverleaf Home Interiors where it can be collected from. Alternatively it can be delivered anywhere mainland UK for a fee of £25. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a family run business providing excellent personal customer service. We operate from our 18th/19th century barn conversions in rural Norfolk. We have a friendly relaxed approach, which our frequently returning and new clients enjoy.

Here at Cloverleaf Home Interiors we are committed to providing excellent customer service. Our genuine high quality antiques are often purchased from private homes and we make sure that every item that leaves us is in the best possible condition. We can also offer a home approval service or source pieces on request and offer a full refund if you are not satisfied. Our aim is to save our customers time and money ensuring there is no risk to the customer when buying antiques through our showroom or via the internet.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors £25 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Antique Miniature Chest of Drawers to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124796
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Description
Here we have a rare Victorian Arts and Crafts Walnut miniature apprentice chest of drawers c1880. As you can see the chest has great colour and patina. There is a solid Walnut top with stepped moulded edge. Below there is a desirable configuration of two over three drawers. The drawers have chamfered edge mouldings and original beautiful brass Pugin type handles. The drawers are all Mahogany lined and have hand cut dove tail joints. The whole sits on an original plinth base. The chest retains the original back boards and is in great retail condition. The dimensions are approx 44 cm high 38 cm wide 27 cm deep.
fig 1. A small wooden miniature chest of drawers with brass drop handles sits on a light wooden surface.
fig 1. Chest of Drawers Rare Arts and Crafts Miniature Apprentice C1880

Buy from a trusted LAPADA dealer

The best price for this item is always direct from Cloverleaf Home Interiors.

01953 483 691 / 07919040909

This item can be viewed at Cloverleaf Home Interiors where it can be collected from. Alternatively it can be delivered anywhere mainland UK for a fee of £25. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

fig 2. A small wooden miniature chest of drawers with brass drop handles sits on a light wooden surface.
fig 2. Chest of Drawers Rare Arts and Crafts Miniature Apprentice C1880

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a family run business providing excellent personal customer service. We operate from our 18th/19th century barn conversions in rural Norfolk. We have a friendly relaxed approach, which our frequently returning and new clients enjoy.

Here at Cloverleaf Home Interiors we are committed to providing excellent customer service.

“
Our genuine high quality antiques are often purchased from private homes and we make sure that every item that leaves us is in the best possible condition.
Cloverleaf Home Interiors

We can also offer a home approval service or source pieces on request and offer a full refund if you are not satisfied. Our aim is to save our customers time and money ensuring there is no risk to the customer when buying antiques through our showroom or via the internet.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors £25 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Antique Miniature Chest of Drawers to the 1880s.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124796
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

We are a family business and stock 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cloverleaf Home Interiors Profile Page

Trade Associations

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A small wooden miniature chest of drawers with brass drop handles sits on a light wooden surface.
Chest of drawers rare Arts and Crafts Miniature apprentice c1880
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMiniature Furniture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDovetail joinery, Brass drop handles, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

FAQs

An apprentice chest is a small-scale piece of furniture traditionally crafted by journeymen or apprentices to demonstrate their woodworking skills to a guild before being accepted as master craftsmen.

These pieces were commonly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently featuring fine brass handles, escutcheons, and dovetail joints.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, hand-forged or cast brass hardware, and natural oxidisation consistent with the Victorian era.

This item functions effectively as a decorative tabletop accessory on a desk or sideboard, serving as storage for small keepsakes while adding historical texture to a room.

Maintain the timber by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive humidity changes, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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