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Big Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest
Elmgarden
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Big Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

BIG Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest

The chest is Heavy Quality and has well figured Flame Mahogany Veneers with large barley twist pillars on either side and it has an attractively shaped top with a secret drawer.

The Chest has a secret drawer, over 2 short and 3 long graduated drawers, the chest stands on turned feet, it has the original turned wooden handles

The overall condition of the chest is good, with only minor signs of its previous life, it has a good finish and it is a eye-catching piece which will store a lot

The chest measures 53” high 48” wide and 22” deep

CS55

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Mahogany Scotch Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1197526
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CS55
Description
BIG Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest
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The chest is Heavy Quality and has well figured Flame Mahogany Veneers with large barley twist pillars on either side and it has an attractively shaped top with a secret drawer.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A Victorian flame mahogany Scotch chest of drawers with carved barley twist side columns and turned wooden knobs.
fig 1. Big Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest

The Chest has a secret drawer, over 2 short and 3 long graduated drawers, the chest stands on turned feet, it has the original turned wooden handles

The overall condition of the chest is good, with only minor signs of its previous life, it has a good finish and it is a eye-catching piece which will store a lot

The chest measures 53” high 48” wide and 22” deep

CS55

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Mahogany Scotch Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197526
Dealers Internal Ref
CS55
Elmgarden
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A Victorian flame mahogany Scotch chest of drawers with carved barley twist side columns and turned wooden knobs.
BIG Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Scotch Chest
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A Victorian flame mahogany Scotch chest of drawers with carved barley twist side columns and turned wooden knobs.
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A Scotch chest is a traditional form of storage furniture originating in 19th-century Scotland, defined by its large scale, deep lower drawers, and architectural details such as barley twist or spiralled side columns.

These chests were typically constructed with solid pine or oak carcases covered in thick flame mahogany veneers, featuring solid wood drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and turned timber handles.

Authentic period chests exhibit hand-sawn timber drawer bases, slightly irregular hand-cut dovetails, original lock mechanisms, and visible wear along the internal drawer runners.

A large mahogany chest functions well as a focal point in a master bedroom or spacious hallway when offset by neutral wall tones, contemporary artwork, and minimal ceramic accessories.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain twice yearly to nourish the wood and protect the original finish.
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