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Good Victorian Inlaid Walnut Wellington Style Chest by Holland & Sons
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Good Victorian Inlaid Walnut Wellington Style Chest by Holland & Sons

19th century
Description

Good Victorian inlaid walnut Wellington style chest cabinet.

Stamped Holland & Sons.

Good original condition and colour.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09354241
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Impressed Holland & Sons stamp on drawer edge: renowned London cabinetmaker.
Matching burr walnut banding across both tiers: original two-part composition.
Fluted pilasters framing the drawers: cabinet work from the late nineteenth century.
Lower drawer fronts form a hinged cupboard door: unusual period utility feature.
Aged cast brass handles: undisturbed surface patina.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
158cm (62.20")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1193463
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Description
Good Victorian inlaid walnut Wellington style chest cabinet.

Stamped Holland & Sons.

Good original condition and colour.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09354241
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Impressed Holland & Sons stamp on drawer edge: renowned London cabinetmaker.
Matching burr walnut banding across both tiers: original two-part composition.
Fluted pilasters framing the drawers: cabinet work from the late nineteenth century.
Lower drawer fronts form a hinged cupboard door: unusual period utility feature.
Aged cast brass handles: undisturbed surface patina.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
158cm (62.20")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193463
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A Victorian walnut Wellington style chest featuring multi-drawer construction with decorative inlay, brass handles, and a glazed upper cabinet.
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Archive I A Victorian walnut Wellington style chest featuring multi-drawer construction with decorative inlay, brass handles, and a glazed upper cabinet.

Good Victorian Inlaid Walnut Wellington Style Chest by Holland & Sons

Archive II A Victorian walnut Wellington style chest featuring multi-drawer construction with decorative inlay, brass handles, and a glazed upper cabinet. View II
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Oxford
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A Victorian walnut Wellington style chest featuring multi-drawer construction with decorative inlay, brass handles, and a glazed upper cabinet.
Good Victorian inlaid walnut Wellington style chest by Holland & Sons
Ref: SA1193463
A Victorian walnut Wellington style chest featuring multi-drawer construction with decorative inlay, brass handles, and a glazed upper cabinet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInlaid marquetry borders, brass handles, reeded pilasters, glazed doors
  • SizeH 158 cm (62 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This Victorian Wellington style chest cabinet by Holland & Sons comes in warm brown walnut and burr walnut with brass handles, reeded pilasters, and glazed cabinet doors. The upper section features a double-door glazed cabinet sitting upon a tall chest with seven graduated drawers, all enhanced by decorative inlaid marquetry borders and ornate brass swing handles. The piece displays a polished finish showing natural grain patterns and rich tones throughout the wooden surfaces. Stamped by the maker, the cabinet stands at 158 cm high, 64 cm wide, and 59 cm deep. Positioned on the floor, the tall footprint makes this piece ideal for organisation in a bedroom, study, or hallway as a storage unit. The compact floor space requirements allow it to fit neatly against a wall while offering generous vertical capacity across multiple drawers for smaller items, garments, or collectables. The traditional proportions and classic timber finish integrate easily into various interior schemes from period homes to contemporary spaces.

FAQs

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow suite of drawers named after the First Duke of Wellington, introduced in Britain during the early 19th century. It typically features a hinged vertical side flap that locks over the drawer edges to secure all contents simultaneously.

Victorian Wellington chests are commonly constructed using hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often finished with decorative burr veneers and marquetry inlay. Secondary woods like pine or oak form the drawer linings, accompanied by cast brass handles and iron locking mechanisms.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass locks, and a working side locking bar mechanism. Stamped maker marks from prominent cabinetmakers, such as Holland & Sons, are frequently found along the top edge of drawer linings.

Due to its tall, compact footprint, a Wellington chest functions exceptionally well in narrow hallways, study alcoves, or dining areas. Its rich timber tones provide visual weight and historic contrast when paired with contemporary neutral walls and modern artwork.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying high-grade beeswax paste once or twice a year to nourish the wood. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent veneer lifting or wood movement.
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