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A Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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A Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A good quality, good colour, ( picture doesn't do it justice!) late 19th Century Victorian mahogany chest of drawers fitted with two short over three graduated drawers. All drawers have carved fan decorations in each corner and is fitted with solid brass handles. The chest is mahogany lined and all drawers are constructed with dove tail joints.

Price includes delivery to most of the UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Wherever possible, we personally deliver items to ensure they arrive in excellent condition and that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.

We offer a 14-day returns policy for your peace of mind. If you are not fully satisfied, you may return the item for a full refund. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Pear Tree Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191356
Dealers Internal Reference
HFWA1214
Description
A good quality, good colour, ( picture doesn't do it justice!) late 19th Century Victorian mahogany chest of drawers fitted with two short over three graduated drawers. All drawers have carved fan decorations in each corner and is fitted with solid brass handles. The chest is mahogany lined and all drawers are constructed with dove tail joints.
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass handles and dark corner mounts.
fig 1. A Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Price includes delivery to most of the UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Wherever possible, we personally deliver items to ensure they arrive in excellent condition and that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
Pear Tree Antiques
fig 2. A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass handles and dark corner mounts.
fig 2. A Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

We offer a 14-day returns policy for your peace of mind. If you are not fully satisfied, you may return the item for a full refund. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191356
Dealers Internal Ref
HFWA1214
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass handles and dark corner mounts.
A Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass handles and dark corner mounts.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Victorian chest of drawers is a wooden storage cabinet made during the reign of Queen Victoria, between 1837 and 1901. Characterised by robust construction, these pieces were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut and arranged in stacked drawer configurations for clothing storage.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid mahogany, oak, or walnut for the exterior, with pine or secondary oak used for drawer linings. Construction involved hand-cut dovetail joints, solid plinth bases or turned feet, and brass or wooden drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetailing inside the drawer construction, uneven drawer bottoms, and evidence of hand-sawn timber on the rear casing. Natural age-related patination and wear around the keyholes and handles also indicate genuine 19th-century origins.

A Victorian chest of drawers can serve as a focal storage piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living area. Juxtaposing the dark wood with contemporary artwork above or modern brass lighting on top balances classic historic design with current decorative trends.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying clear beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent timber movement or surface cracking.
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