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Antique Wellington Chest with Original Country House Scumble Paint.
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    Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.
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Antique Wellington Chest with Original Country House Scumble Paint.

19th century
Description

Antique Wellington Chest with original scumble paint.

C.1870/1880.

Pine construction with simulated oak scumble paint, which is unusual as wellington chests are primarily made from mahogany and other darker coloured hardwoods.

Porcelain screw handles to all 6 drawers.

The chest has the usual wellington locking pilaster arms, but missing the key.

Width 59cm x Depth 41cm x Height 138cm.

Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1184475
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https://kontrastco.com/products/antique-wellington-chest-with-original-scumble-paint?_pos=1&_sid=5b8b36f4b&_ss=r
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Description
Antique Wellington Chest with original scumble paint.

C.1870/1880.

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Pine construction with simulated oak scumble paint, which is unusual as wellington chests are primarily made from mahogany and other darker coloured hardwoods.
Kontrast Antiques

Porcelain screw handles to all 6 drawers.

The chest has the usual wellington locking pilaster arms, but missing the key.

Width 59cm x Depth 41cm x Height 138cm.

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184475
Dealers Internal Ref
https://kontrastco.com/products/antique-wellington-chest-with-original-scumble-paint?_pos=1&_sid=5b8b36f4b&_ss=r
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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A tall, narrow antique Wellington chest featuring six drawers with white ceramic knobs and a scumble painted faux-grain finish.
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Archive I A tall, narrow antique Wellington chest featuring six drawers with white ceramic knobs and a scumble painted faux-grain finish.

Antique Wellington Chest with Original Country House Scumble Paint.

Archive II A tall, narrow antique Wellington chest featuring six drawers with white ceramic knobs and a scumble painted faux-grain finish. View II
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Kontrast Antiques
Telephone 07376 595720
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Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A tall, narrow antique Wellington chest featuring six drawers with white ceramic knobs and a scumble painted faux-grain finish.
Antique Wellington Chest with original country house scumble paint.
Ref: SA1184475
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country House
  • MaterialPine, Ceramic, Paint
  • ColourOchre Brown
  • MotifsFluted side pilasters, White ceramic knobs, Plinth base, Scumble paint finish

This nineteenth-century Victorian country house Wellington chest is constructed from pine with a simulated oak ochre brown scumble paint finish. It stands tall and narrow, measuring 59 cm wide by 41 cm deep by 138 cm high, featuring six graduated drawers fitted with white ceramic knob handles and fluted side pilasters. The surface displays authentic age-related wear to the paint finish, and the locking pilaster arm is missing its key above a sturdy plinth base. In a contemporary home, this narrow storage piece functions effectively in a hallway, bedroom or dressing room for organising clothing or accessories. It brings traditional character to an interior without occupying a large floor space, making the most of vertical storage in compact rooms while offering a distinctive alternative to standard mahogany designs.

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Named after the First Duke of Wellington, a Wellington chest is a tall, narrow cabinet typically featuring six to twelve drawers secured by a hinged side flap that locks over the drawer fronts.

These chests were commonly constructed from solid woods such as mahogany, walnut, or pine, with softwoods often finished using scumble paint or decorative faux graining techniques to imitate costlier timbers.

Look for original side-locking hinged pilasters, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, cast brass or turned wooden handles, and authentic wear patterns around the locking mechanisms.

Due to its compact footprint, a Wellington chest works well in narrow hallways, alcoves, or guest bedrooms, serving as a functional focal point when paired with minimalist wall lighting or contemporary artwork.

Clean the surface gently with a soft dry cloth, avoid harsh chemical detergents or excess moisture that could strip the historical paint finish, and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly to maintain protection.
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