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Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest
Hingstons of Wilton
for sale €1,492     $1,619
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Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest of Drawers – Antique Tallboy

This elegant Edwardian fiddleback mahogany Wellington chest is a fine example of early 20th-century English craftsmanship. Constructed from richly figured mahogany, the chest displays striking fiddleback grain throughout, enhanced by a warm, polished patina developed over time.

The tall and narrow Wellington form makes this piece particularly practical, offering generous drawer storage while occupying minimal floor space. The chest features a series of graduated drawers fitted with original-style brass swan-neck handles, framed by clean, understated lines typical of the Edwardian period.

Both functional and decorative, this antique mahogany Wellington chest is ideal for use in a bedroom, dressing room, hallway, or study, and works equally well in traditional and contemporary interiors. A timeless antique that combines elegance, quality, and everyday usability.

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Key Features

• Authentic Edwardian period (circa 1901–1910)

• Fiddleback mahogany with attractive grain figuring

• Classic Wellington chest / tallboy design

• Multiple drawers offering excellent storage

• Original-style brass swan-neck handles

• Warm antique patina

• Slim footprint – ideal for smaller spaces

• English antique furniture

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Dimensions

• Width: 61 cm (24 inches)

• Depth: 47 cm (18½ inches)

• Height: 138 cm (54¼ inches)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.



• Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Guarantee

• Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1193131
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest of Drawers – Antique Tallboy
This elegant Edwardian fiddleback mahogany Wellington chest is a fine example of early 20th-century English craftsmanship.
Hingstons of Wilton

Constructed from richly figured mahogany, the chest displays striking fiddleback grain throughout, enhanced by a warm, polished patina developed over time.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass drop handles and a side locking flap.
fig 1. Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest

The tall and narrow Wellington form makes this piece particularly practical, offering generous drawer storage while occupying minimal floor space. The chest features a series of graduated drawers fitted with original-style brass swan-neck handles, framed by clean, understated lines typical of the Edwardian period.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass drop handles and a side locking flap.
fig 2. Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest

Both functional and decorative, this antique mahogany Wellington chest is ideal for use in a bedroom, dressing room, hallway, or study, and works equally well in traditional and contemporary interiors. A timeless antique that combines elegance, quality, and everyday usability.

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass drop handles and a side locking flap.
fig 3. Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest

________________________________________

Key Features

• Authentic Edwardian period (circa 1901–1910)

• Fiddleback mahogany with attractive grain figuring

• Classic Wellington chest / tallboy design

• Multiple drawers offering excellent storage

fig 4. An Edwardian mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass drop handles and a side locking flap.
fig 4. Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest

• Original-style brass swan-neck handles

• Warm antique patina

• Slim footprint – ideal for smaller spaces

• English antique furniture

________________________________________

Dimensions

• Width: 61 cm (24 inches)

fig 5. An Edwardian mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass drop handles and a side locking flap.
fig 5. Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest

• Depth: 47 cm (18½ inches)

• Height: 138 cm (54¼ inches)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 6. An Edwardian mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with brass drop handles and a side locking flap.
fig 6. Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

• Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Guarantee

• Edwardian Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193131
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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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.

Named after the 1st Duke of Wellington following his military victories in the early 19th century, the Wellington chest was originally designed as compact, portable campaign furniture. Its defining feature is a tall, narrow profile combined with a hinged side flap that secures all drawers with a single lock.

Wellington chests were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with flame or fiddleback mahogany veneers. Hardware typically includes brass swan-neck or knob handles alongside hand-cut dovetail drawer joints.

Authentic period Wellington chests feature a functional side-locking flap (or side pillar) hinged to secure the drawer fronts, hand-cut dovetail joinery, pine or oak secondary woods for drawer linings, and graduated drawer depths.

Due to its tall and slim proportions, a Wellington chest functions exceptionally well in narrow spaces such as alcoves, entryways, or home offices. It offers substantial vertical storage without overwhelming small room layouts.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer bleaching.
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