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An Early Victorian Period Mahogany Miniature/apprentice Chest
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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An Early Victorian Period Mahogany Miniature/apprentice Chest

19th century
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An Early Victorian Period Mahogany Miniature/Apprentice Chest. Having. a shaped gallery above a figured mahogany top and having three rectangular oak lined drawers with turned bone handles. The drawers veneered in beautifully figured mahogany and raised on four original turned feet. English circa 1850-1860

Dimensions: 14.5" wide x 17" high x 7" deep

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest to the Victorian era.

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An Early Victorian Period Mahogany Miniature/Apprentice Chest
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An Early Victorian Period Mahogany Miniature/Apprentice Chest. Having.
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a shaped gallery above a figured mahogany top and having three rectangular oak lined drawers with turned bone handles.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

The drawers veneered in beautifully figured mahogany and raised on four original turned feet. English circa 1850-1860

Dimensions: 14.5" wide x 17" high x 7" deep

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Miniature Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1192820
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An Early Victorian Period Mahogany Miniature/Apprentice Chest
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christian Davies Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
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An early Victorian miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring three drawers with turned knobs, a shaped backboard gallery, and turned feet.
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Apprentice chests were crafted by trainee cabinet makers during the Victorian period to demonstrate technical proficiency, mastery of joinery, and understanding of proportions before achieving master craftsman status.

These miniature pieces were constructed from quality hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently incorporating flame timber veneers, hand-cut dovetail joints, and turned wooden or brass drawer knobs.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail construction, period-appropriate secondary timbers like pine or oak for drawer linings, subtle movement or shrinkage in the timber, and operational drawer runners with historic wear.

A miniature chest serves as a functional accent piece on a sideboard, dressing table, or desk, offering elegant storage for jewellery, stationery, or small keepsakes.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to avoid wood movement or bleaching, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and apply beeswax polish periodically to preserve the natural lustre.
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