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Mahogany Wellington Chest 5 Drawers Plus Hinged Fall
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Mahogany Wellington Chest 5 Drawers Plus Hinged Fall

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
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A good well made mahogany wellington chest with 5 graduated drawers plus hinged fall. The 45 inch tall chest has fewer, but deeper, graduated drawers than many; their internal depths are 7,8,9.5,13 &16cm and lower compartment internally 23cms. The locking bar has a working lock and key.

Good antique condition. It would probably have been office type use so has a few signs of wear commensurate with age.

Height 45” 114cm Width 21” 53cm Depth 13” 33cm

Viewing welcome by appointment. c1920

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1920s.

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SA1141611
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A good well made mahogany wellington chest with 5 graduated drawers plus hinged fall.
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The 45 inch tall chest has fewer, but deeper, graduated drawers than many; their internal depths are 7,8,9.
Heydays Antiques

5,13 &16cm and lower compartment internally 23cms. The locking bar has a working lock and key.

fig 1. A tall, narrow mahogany Wellington chest featuring six drawers with ornate brass handles and a hinged locking side bar on a plinth base.
fig 1. Mahogany Wellington Chest 5 Drawers Plus Hinged Fall

Good antique condition. It would probably have been office type use so has a few signs of wear commensurate with age.

Height 45” 114cm Width 21” 53cm Depth 13” 33cm

Viewing welcome by appointment. c1920

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141611
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

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Archive I A tall, narrow mahogany Wellington chest featuring six drawers with ornate brass handles and a hinged locking side bar on a plinth base.

Mahogany Wellington Chest 5 Drawers Plus Hinged Fall

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A tall, narrow mahogany Wellington chest featuring six drawers with ornate brass handles and a hinged locking side bar on a plinth base.
Mahogany Wellington Chest 5 drawers plus hinged fall
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A tall, narrow mahogany Wellington chest featuring six drawers with ornate brass handles and a hinged locking side bar on a plinth base.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged locking flap, Plinth base, Brass drop handles, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This tall, narrow mahogany Wellington chest dates from the 1920 period in a Victorian style, finished in a warm brown colour. The piece comprises six drawers in total, configured as five graduated drawers beneath a top drawer, alongside a hinged locking side bar fitted with a working lock and a blue tasselled key. Additional visible details include ornate brass drop handles on each drawer front, flat panelled sides, and a sturdy plinth base. The dimensions measure 114 cm high by 53 cm wide and 33 cm deep, providing a compact storage solution. Suitable for placement in a gentleman's library or a home study, the cabinet brings traditional character to an interior. The timber displays natural grain variations and a few signs of wear commensurate with its age and office-style history. The deep internal compartments accommodate various organisational needs while maintaining a slender footprint against a wall. The secure locking mechanism keeps contents safely enclosed when not in use.

FAQs

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow suite of drawers named after the First Duke of Wellington following his victory at Waterloo. Characterised by a hinged vertical flange or stile along one side that locks all drawers simultaneously, it was designed as compact military campaign and office furniture during the 19th century.

These chests are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or pine with mahogany veneers, incorporating solid oak or pine drawer linings. Key construction markers include hand-cut dovetail joints, brass swan-neck or drop handles, and a continuous plinth base.

Authentic pieces feature a functioning hinged side flap with a brass keyhole mechanism designed to secure all drawer fronts at once. Look for hand-cut dovetails on the drawer side panels, original cast brass handles, and subtle shrinkage lines in the timber veneer consistent with historical aging.

Due to its vertical proportion and narrow footprint, a Wellington chest suits compact spaces such as hallway nooks, alcoves, or dressing rooms. The top surface provides an ideal display plinth for single decorative ceramic pieces or framed artwork.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and applying a beeswax polish twice annually following the direction of the grain. Avoid placing solid timber furniture directly adjacent to central heating radiators or in direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish drying.
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