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19th Century Walnut & Marquetry Wellington Chest
Martlesham Antiques
for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500

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19th Century Walnut & Marquetry Wellington Chest

19th century
Description

A fabulous quality 19th walnut and marquetry Wellington chest, the shaped and moulded cornice decorated with floral marquetry inlay above a combination of six graduated mahogany lined drawers with the original turned wooden knob handles, the drawers fronts having floral marquetry which is of exceptional quality, the columns either side having bold ormolu figure mounts, supported on a plinth base with further marquetry inlay. Lovely warm walnut colour and in excellent condition. Circa 1860.

21" x 14" x 51" high

54cms x 36cms x 130cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Walnut Marquetry Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1181129
Dealers Internal Reference
3736
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A fabulous quality 19th walnut and marquetry Wellington chest, the shaped and moulded cornice decorated with floral marquetry inlay above a combination of six graduated mahogany lined drawers with the original turned wooden knob handles, the drawers fronts having floral marquetry which is of exceptional quality, the columns either side having bold ormolu figure mounts, supported on a plinth base with further marquetry inlay. Lovely warm walnut colour and in excellent condition. Circa 1860.

21" x 14" x 51" high

54cms x 36cms x 130cms high

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Walnut Marquetry Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181129
Dealers Internal Ref
3736
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A tall, narrow Victorian walnut Wellington chest featuring six drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlays and cast ormolu mounts.
19th Century walnut & marquetry Wellington chest
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A tall, narrow Victorian walnut Wellington chest featuring six drawers decorated with floral marquetry inlays and cast ormolu mounts.
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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow piece of furniture featuring a single vertical row of drawers secured by a hinged side locking pilaster. Named in honour of the Duke of Wellington following his military victories, this design emerged in early nineteenth-century Britain to provide compact and secure storage.

Victorian Wellington chests were commonly constructed using high-quality timber species such as mahogany, walnut, and rosewood. Decorative examples often incorporated floral marquetry inlays made from contrasting fruitwoods, alongside gilt-bronze or cast-brass ormolu mounts and turned wooden drawer knobs.

Authentic nineteenth-century Wellington chests are identified by their distinct narrow proportions, deep graduated drawers, and the characteristic hinged flap or pilaster along one side that locks over the drawer fronts. Look for hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass lock mechanisms, natural age patina on the timber, and authentic wear around the locking bar hinges.

Due to its tall and slim silhouette, a Wellington chest fits well into narrow alcoves, hallways, or compact bedroom corners where floor space is limited. Its vertical orientation allows it to serve as a functional accent piece in both traditional study rooms and eclectic modern living areas.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber grain. Avoid placing the chest in direct sunlight or near radiator heat sources to prevent the marquetry veneers from drying out, lifting, or fading.
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