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Miniature Chest of Drawers - Mahogany Salesman's Piece, Early Victorian.
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Miniature Chest of Drawers - Mahogany Salesman's Piece, Early Victorian.

19th century
Sold 5 February 2026 · Vicky Thomas Antiques
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Description

Here is an absolutely charming miniature Chest of Drawers, made in the early to mid 19th century and used as a display piece for travelling salesmen to show their range of wares to to the customers (rather than haul full size furniture along the highways and byways of rural Britain!)

Standing just 35cm tall, this little gem has five drawers - two over three long ones, set off with small brass knobs, and would be great to house jewellery, curiosities or other treasures.

The mahogany is quite beautiful with a rich patina, and when the sun catches it, it really looks like it's on fire - quite stunning. I've added a few photos of it in the sunshine just to show the effect.

The drawers are in great antique condition, meaning they have the surface wear of a couple of centuries of love and polish - personally I think that this adds to their considerable charm, but please do check out the photos to make sure that its for you.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch, if I can provide any further information. I offer free delivery across mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Mahogany Salesman Sample Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1153866
Description
Here is an absolutely charming miniature Chest of Drawers, made in the early to mid 19th century and used as a display piece for travelling salesmen to show their range of wares to to the customers (rather than haul full size furniture along the highways and byways of rural Britain!)
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Standing just 35cm tall, this little gem has five drawers - two over three long ones, set off with small brass knobs, and would be great to house jewellery, curiosities or other treasures.
Vicky Thomas Antiques
fig 1. An early Victorian miniature mahogany chest of drawers with five small graduated drawers and round turned pulls.
fig 1. Miniature Chest of Drawers - Mahogany Salesman's Piece, Early Victorian.

The mahogany is quite beautiful with a rich patina, and when the sun catches it, it really looks like it's on fire - quite stunning. I've added a few photos of it in the sunshine just to show the effect.

fig 2. An early Victorian miniature mahogany chest of drawers with five small graduated drawers and round turned pulls.
fig 2. Miniature Chest of Drawers - Mahogany Salesman's Piece, Early Victorian.

The drawers are in great antique condition, meaning they have the surface wear of a couple of centuries of love and polish - personally I think that this adds to their considerable charm, but please do check out the photos to make sure that its for you.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch, if I can provide any further information. I offer free delivery across mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Mahogany Salesman Sample Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153866
Vicky Thomas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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An early Victorian miniature mahogany chest of drawers with five small graduated drawers and round turned pulls.
MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS - MAHOGANY SALESMAN'S PIECE, EARLY VICTORIAN.
Ref: SA1153866
An early Victorian miniature mahogany chest of drawers with five small graduated drawers and round turned pulls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMiniature Chest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEarly Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGraduated drawers, Bracket feet, Turned drawer pulls, Dovetail joinery
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 29.5 cm (12 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Salesman sample chests were small-scale replicas created by cabinetmakers and commercial travellers during the 19th century to showcase joinery techniques and furniture designs to prospective clients without transporting full-sized items.

Authentic pieces were typically constructed from dense timbers like mahogany or oak, featuring traditional joinery such as dovetail drawer construction and hand-turned wooden or bone knobs.

Authentication involves examining timber oxidisation, hand-cut dovetailing in the drawer boxes, secondary woods used in the interior, and wear patterns consistent with age and genuine historical handling.

These compact pieces work well placed on sideboards, desks, or open shelving units to display small curiosities while adding warmth, texture, and historical interest to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and treating the surface periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicon polishes.
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