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19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest

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An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Well Figured Veneers Throughout, With Rectangular Top Over Concealed Frieze Drawer And Various Other Drawers Including Secretaire, Retaining Original Turned Wooden Knobs, Flanked By Pilasters With Attractive Carved Decoration Top And Bottom.

It is commonly believed that the first Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, commissioned the first chest of this type, ie a tall bank of drawers secured by hinged locking pilasters, to take with him and carry around various battlefields.

From around 1820 onwards they are found in a huge variety of shapes and sizes and they also vary a great deal in terms of both quality and the wood which they are constructed from.

This piece is constructed from rich, well figured mahogany and has a real importance to its design, standing both proudly and elegantly at the same time. It is incredibly robust, yet at the same time impossibly elegant and has clearly been well loved, plus well used throughout the years of its life.

A huge advantage of this type of chest is that it offers a slightly different and more unusual perspective to a room in terms of height and proportion. The drawers are incredibly functional when used for items that you don’t want to be buried at the bottom of much larger drawers as can often be the case.

Circa 1840.

Height – 48.5in.

Width – 28.25in.

Depth – 19in.

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Regency era.

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Description
An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Wellington Chest Of Drawers, Having Well Figured Veneers Throughout, With Rectangular Top Over Concealed Frieze Drawer And Various Other Drawers Including Secretaire, Retaining Original Turned Wooden Knobs, Flanked By Pilasters With Attractive Carved Decoration Top And Bottom.
fig 1. A tall Victorian mahogany Wellington chest with seven graduated drawers, carved corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking flap.
fig 1. 19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest

It is commonly believed that the first Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, commissioned the first chest of this type, ie a tall bank of drawers secured by hinged locking pilasters, to take with him and carry around various battlefields.

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From around 1820 onwards they are found in a huge variety of shapes and sizes and they also vary a great deal in terms of both quality and the wood which they are constructed from.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
fig 2. A tall Victorian mahogany Wellington chest with seven graduated drawers, carved corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking flap.
fig 2. 19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest

This piece is constructed from rich, well figured mahogany and has a real importance to its design, standing both proudly and elegantly at the same time. It is incredibly robust, yet at the same time impossibly elegant and has clearly been well loved, plus well used throughout the years of its life.

fig 3. A tall Victorian mahogany Wellington chest with seven graduated drawers, carved corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking flap.
fig 3. 19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest

A huge advantage of this type of chest is that it offers a slightly different and more unusual perspective to a room in terms of height and proportion. The drawers are incredibly functional when used for items that you don’t want to be buried at the bottom of much larger drawers as can often be the case.

Circa 1840.

Height – 48.5in.

Width – 28.25in.

Depth – 19in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172795
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8304
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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A tall Victorian mahogany Wellington chest with seven graduated drawers, carved corbels, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking flap.
19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
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Named in honour of the Duke of Wellington, a Wellington chest is a tall, narrow 19th-century chest of drawers characterised by a hinged side flap that secures all drawers with a single lock.

These chests were predominantly constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently incorporating flame veneers, turned wooden knobs, and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Authentic period examples feature a functional hinged locking stile along one side, hand-joined drawer linings, original brass locks, and natural age patination on the timber finish.

Due to its tall and narrow proportions, a Wellington chest fits well in compact alcoves, hallways, or study spaces, serving as a functional focal point alongside contemporary artwork or modern lighting.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, while avoiding proximity to direct heat sources to prevent timber cracking or veneer lifting.
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