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19th Century Rosewood Double Secretaire Wellington Chest.
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19th Century Rosewood Double Secretaire Wellington Chest.

19th century
Sold 17 May 2025 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

19th century rosewood double secretaire Wellington Chest.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Rosewood Double Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1142855
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Description
19th century rosewood double secretaire Wellington Chest.
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Rosewood Double Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA1142855
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A wide 19th-century rosewood double Wellington chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers flanked by carved barley twist columns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A wide 19th-century rosewood double Wellington chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers flanked by carved barley twist columns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Rosewood Double Secretaire Wellington Chest.

Archive II A wide 19th-century rosewood double Wellington chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers flanked by carved barley twist columns. View II
Archive III A wide 19th-century rosewood double Wellington chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers flanked by carved barley twist columns. View III
Archive IV A wide 19th-century rosewood double Wellington chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers flanked by carved barley twist columns. View IV
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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 5,078
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A wide 19th-century rosewood double Wellington chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers flanked by carved barley twist columns.
19th century rosewood double secretaire Wellington Chest.
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A wide 19th-century rosewood double Wellington chest featuring multiple horizontal drawers flanked by carved barley twist columns.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Multiple graduated drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base
  • SizeH 116 cm (46 in) x W 144 cm (57 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow set of drawers traditionally featuring a hinged vertical locking flap on one side that secures all the drawers simultaneously, originally popular in the 19th century.

Cabinet makers during this period frequently utilised dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, often combined with secondary softwoods for drawer linings and internal framing.

Authentic period pieces typically display hand-cut dovetail joints, handmade screws or fixings, natural timber shrinkage, and appropriate patination consistent with age and use.

Pairing dark wood period furniture with neutral walls, minimalist lighting, and modern abstract art creates a balanced contrast that highlights the rich grain and craftsmanship of the antique.

Maintain antique rosewood 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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