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Chest of Drawers Very Rare Primitive Miniature Welsh Maetwrog C1800
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Chest of Drawers Very Rare Primitive Miniature Welsh Maetwrog C1800

19th century
Sold 28 April 2025 · Cloverleaf Home Interiors
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Here we have a very rare North Wales primitive miniature chest of drawers c1800. As you can see the chest has great colour and patina. There are remains of the original paint with wear to it in all the right places. The chest is of pegged construction and simple nails for the drawers. There is an over hanging top and three drawers below with what appears to be original brass handles. This well made little chest has panelled sides and a panelled back. It being made from thick pine probably the reason it has lasted this long. There is a lovely shaped frieze between the legs and this was probably a small spice chest of drawers. Charming folk art piece with provenance to Maentwrog North Wales.

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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 £65. 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 £65 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Primitive Miniature Chest of Drawers to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1124801
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Description
Here we have a very rare North Wales primitive miniature chest of drawers c1800. As you can see the chest has great colour and patina. There are remains of the original paint with wear to it in all the right places. The chest is of pegged construction and simple nails for the drawers. There is an over hanging top and three drawers below with what appears to be original brass handles. This well made little chest has panelled sides and a panelled back. It being made from thick pine probably the reason it has lasted this long.
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There is a lovely shaped frieze between the legs and this was probably a small spice chest of drawers.
Cloverleaf Home Interiors

Charming folk art piece with provenance to Maentwrog North Wales.

fig 1. A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table.
fig 1. Chest of Drawers Very Rare Primitive Miniature Welsh Maetwrog C1800

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 £65. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

fig 2. A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table.
fig 2. Chest of Drawers Very Rare Primitive Miniature Welsh Maetwrog C1800

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.

fig 3. A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table.
fig 3. Chest of Drawers Very Rare Primitive Miniature Welsh Maetwrog C1800

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 £65 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Primitive Miniature Chest of Drawers to the 1800s.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124801
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

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Trade Associations

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chest of Drawers Very Rare Primitive Miniature Welsh Maetwrog C1800

Archive II A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table. View II
Archive III A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table. View III
Archive IV A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table. View IV
Archive V A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table. View V
Archive VI A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table. View VI
Archive VII A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table. View VII
Archive VIII A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table. View VIII
Archive IX A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table. View IX
Archive X A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table. View X
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Telephone 07919 040 909 or 01953 483 691
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The Barns
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Caston
Norfolk
NR171DJ
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A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table.
Chest of drawers very rare primitive miniature Welsh Maetwrog c1800
Ref: SA1124801
A small primitive wooden miniature chest of drawers with three horizontal drawers, dark distressed finish, and shaped bracket feet resting on a light wooden table.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMiniature Chest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StylePrimitive Country
  • MaterialOak, Pine, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShaped apron, Bracket feet, Dovetailed drawers, Turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Primitive Welsh country furniture typically features local timbers such as oak, pine, or fruitwood, constructed by regional craftsmen with utilitarian designs and often distinct regional characteristics like shaped aprons.

These pieces were constructed using solid native woods, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, pegged frames, and simple wooden or turned metal pulls, mirroring the construction methods of full-sized furniture.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, genuine surface patina from age and use, hand- forged or period fixings, and construction joints consistent with historical cabinet-making.

A miniature chest can be placed on a desk, sideboard, or deep window sill to display small collectables, add historical texture, and introduce warm wood tones into modern minimalist spaces.

Preserve the surface by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources, avoiding modern chemical polishes, and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to protect the historic patina.
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