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Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850
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Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850

19th century
Description

This is an antique gentleman’s sporran chest. A Scottish, mahogany collector’s cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Of graceful proportion and appealing colour, this chest offers both practicality and refined character, being ideal for a gentleman’s dressing room or collector’s display.

Displays a charming Victorian elegance, suitable for the refined interior

Handcrafted from select mahogany stocks showing fine grain interest throughout

Boasts a rich caramel tone and smooth, wax-polished finish enhancing the natural patina

Comprising five drawers, each fitted with inset brass locks — untested, key absent

Drawer fronts adorned with pairs of brass recessed cup handles

Each drawer sliding smoothly - ideal for jewellery, curios, or gentleman’s accessories

Chamfered corners gently soften the chest’s form, lending a tactile quality

Raised upon a continuous plinth base, ensuring stability and presence

A most attractive example of early Victorian storage furniture, this mahogany sporran chest presents a superb combination of form and function. Rich in tone and craftsmanship, it will bring a touch of 19th century sophistication to any setting. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65cm (25.5'')

Max Depth: 33cm (13'')

Max Height: 83.5cm (32.75'')

Drawer Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Scottish Sporran Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172910
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25640
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This is an antique gentleman’s sporran chest. A Scottish, mahogany collector’s cabinet, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
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Of graceful proportion and appealing colour, this chest offers both practicality and refined character, being ideal for a gentleman’s dressing room or collector’s display.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian Scottish mahogany sporran chest with five graduated drawers fitted with inset brass handles resting on a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850

Displays a charming Victorian elegance, suitable for the refined interior

Handcrafted from select mahogany stocks showing fine grain interest throughout

Boasts a rich caramel tone and smooth, wax-polished finish enhancing the natural patina

fig 2. A Victorian Scottish mahogany sporran chest with five graduated drawers fitted with inset brass handles resting on a solid plinth base.
fig 2. Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850

Comprising five drawers, each fitted with inset brass locks — untested, key absent

Drawer fronts adorned with pairs of brass recessed cup handles

Each drawer sliding smoothly - ideal for jewellery, curios, or gentleman’s accessories

fig 3. A Victorian Scottish mahogany sporran chest with five graduated drawers fitted with inset brass handles resting on a solid plinth base.
fig 3. Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850

Chamfered corners gently soften the chest’s form, lending a tactile quality

Raised upon a continuous plinth base, ensuring stability and presence

A most attractive example of early Victorian storage furniture, this mahogany sporran chest presents a superb combination of form and function. Rich in tone and craftsmanship, it will bring a touch of 19th century sophistication to any setting. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 65cm (25.5'')

Max Depth: 33cm (13'')

Max Height: 83.5cm (32.75'')

Drawer Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Scottish Sporran Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172910
Dealers Internal Ref
25640
London Fine Antiques
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A Victorian Scottish mahogany sporran chest with five graduated drawers fitted with inset brass handles resting on a solid plinth base.
Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850
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A sporran chest, historically crafted in 19th-century Scotland, is a specialized tall chest featuring shallow upper drawers designed specifically for storing traditional Highland dress, sporrans, and small personal accessories.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid cabinet timbers such as mahogany, pine, or birch, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, recessed brass handles, and solid plinth bases.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate flush brass hardware, original timber patination, and structural proportions characteristic of Scottish cabinetmakers from the era.

Position the chest as a storage piece in a hallway, dressing room, or bedroom, pairing warm timber tones with contemporary lighting or modern artwork to create balanced visual contrast.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax twice annually, taking care to avoid harsh chemical cleaners that remove natural patination.
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