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Victorian Oak 12 Drawer Wellington Chest.
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Victorian Oak 12 Drawer Wellington Chest.

19th century
Sold 16 April 2025 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Victorian oak 12 drawer Wellington Chest.

With key.

Stamped lock and hinges.

Mahogany lined drawers.

Good colour and original condition.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128092
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Description
Victorian oak 12 drawer Wellington Chest.

With key.

Stamped lock and hinges.

Mahogany lined drawers.

Good colour and original condition.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128092
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve small drawers with wooden knobs, brass card holders, and a side-locking mechanism. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve small drawers with wooden knobs, brass card holders, and a side-locking mechanism. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Oak 12 Drawer Wellington Chest.

Archive II A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve small drawers with wooden knobs, brass card holders, and a side-locking mechanism. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve small drawers with wooden knobs, brass card holders, and a side-locking mechanism. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve small drawers with wooden knobs, brass card holders, and a side-locking mechanism. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve small drawers with wooden knobs, brass card holders, and a side-locking mechanism. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve small drawers with wooden knobs, brass card holders, and a side-locking mechanism. View VI
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Archive IX A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve small drawers with wooden knobs, brass card holders, and a side-locking mechanism. View IX
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
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Items Sold 5,089
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve small drawers with wooden knobs, brass card holders, and a side-locking mechanism.
Victorian oak 12 drawer Wellington chest.
Ref: SA1128092
A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve small drawers with wooden knobs, brass card holders, and a side-locking mechanism.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMultiple small drawers, Side locking stile, Wooden knob handles, Brass label holders
  • SizeH 121 cm (48 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow set of drawers typically featuring a single hinged locking stile on the right side that secures all drawers simultaneously, originating in the early 19th century and named after the Duke of Wellington.

These cabinets are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods like oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring dovetailed drawer joints and side-locking mechanisms secured with a key.

Authenticity is identified by hand-cut dovetails, traditional timber shrinkage, period brass or wooden knobs, original locking mechanisms, and the characteristic side-locking stile.

This piece works well as a sculptural storage solution in a study, hallway, or bedroom, pairing effectively with both contemporary and traditional decor due to its vertical proportions.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and nourish the surface periodically using traditional beeswax.
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