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Antique French Miniature Chest
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Antique French Miniature Chest

19th century
Sold 22 December 2025 · Douglas George Antiques
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A very nice French Rosewood Napoleon III miniature chest of drawers. Good quality veneers,Rococo style ormulu mounts,mouldings and handles. Very decorative and typical elements of the French second empire of furniture and attributed to the Dauphine region of France. Quite possibly an Apprentice piece. MIn very good original condition. Recently cleaned and waxed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
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Douglas George Antiques has dated this Antique Miniature Chest to the 1850s.

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SA1182013
Description
A very nice French Rosewood Napoleon III miniature chest of drawers. Good quality veneers,Rococo style ormulu mounts,mouldings and handles.
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Very decorative and typical elements of the French second empire of furniture and attributed to the Dauphine region of France.
Douglas George Antiques

Quite possibly an Apprentice piece. MIn very good original condition. Recently cleaned and waxed.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Douglas George Antiques has dated this Antique Miniature Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182013
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Archive I An antique French miniature chest of drawers featuring inlaid wood and ornate brass mounts. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Miniature Chest

Archive II An antique French miniature chest of drawers featuring inlaid wood and ornate brass mounts. View II
Archive III An antique French miniature chest of drawers featuring inlaid wood and ornate brass mounts. View III
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Douglas George Antiques
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East Sussex
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An antique French miniature chest of drawers featuring inlaid wood and ornate brass mounts.
Antique French Miniature Chest
Ref: SA1182013
An antique French miniature chest of drawers featuring inlaid wood and ornate brass mounts.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMiniature Chest
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialMahogany, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOrnate brass handles, Decorative brass gallery, Book-matched veneer
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Antique miniature chests, often produced in France, were historically created either as apprentice pieces to demonstrate a cabinet makers mastery or as specialised containers for storing jewellery, documents, and small valuables.

These pieces typically feature fine hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently accented with marquetry, veneer, and cast brass or gilt bronze mounts for decorative effect.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional hand-planed secondary woods, natural patination, and age-appropriate wear on the metal fittings.

Such pieces can be placed upon a console table, desk, or mantelpiece to add architectural interest, texture, and sophisticated storage for small items within a room.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the polished finish.
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