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Tall Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest with Secret Lock
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Tall Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest with Secret Lock

19th century
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A magnificent tall antique Victorian mahogany Wellington chest dating from circa 1860. In wonderfully figured mahogany veneers it features an over-sailing top above seven graduated drawers with turned handles and standing on a plinth base. The drawers are secured in place by side hinged pilasters and it has a secret locking mechanism. The top of the right pilaster slides open to reveal a catch which locks the drawers and then sides back to hide the catch. There is also a hidden keyhole but no key.

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany / Mahogany Veneers

Condition Report:

Good colour and patina. General wear and marks commensurate with age. There is some missing/cracked veneer to the sides at the top and small section of veneer missing to the plinth (see photos).

Dimensions:

Height: 142cm

Max Width: 56cm

Max Depth: 38cm

Top Drawer Internal: 10cm High x 45cm wide x 29cm deep

Bottom Drawer Internal: 18cm High x 45cm wide x 29cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197789
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Description
A magnificent tall antique Victorian mahogany Wellington chest dating from circa 1860.
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In wonderfully figured mahogany veneers it features an over-sailing top above seven graduated drawers with turned handles and standing on a plinth base.
Antique Furniture Direct

The drawers are secured in place by side hinged pilasters and it has a secret locking mechanism. The top of the right pilaster slides open to reveal a catch which locks the drawers and then sides back to hide the catch. There is also a hidden keyhole but no key.

fig 1. A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base.
fig 1. Tall Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest with Secret Lock

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany / Mahogany Veneers

Condition Report:

Good colour and patina. General wear and marks commensurate with age. There is some missing/cracked veneer to the sides at the top and small section of veneer missing to the plinth (see photos).

Dimensions:

Height: 142cm

Max Width: 56cm

Max Depth: 38cm

Top Drawer Internal: 10cm High x 45cm wide x 29cm deep

Bottom Drawer Internal: 18cm High x 45cm wide x 29cm deep

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197789
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Archive I A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base.

Tall Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest with Secret Lock

Archive II A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base. View VIII
Archive IX A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base. View IX
Archive X A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base. View X
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Archive XIII A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base. View XIII
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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base.
Tall Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest With Secret Lock
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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and a vertical side locking flap, resting on a plinth base.
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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow suite of drawers named after the Duke of Wellington, typically featuring a vertical side locking flap that secures all drawers simultaneously with a single lock.

Victorian Wellington chests were constructed predominantly from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, incorporating hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass lock mechanisms, and turned wooden knob handles set over a solid plinth base.

Authentic pieces feature a hinged vertical side flap (stile) with a lock that overlaps the drawer edges, seven graduated drawers, solid timber drawer linings, and original mortise locks.

A Wellington chest functions well as a compact vertical storage piece in hallways, home offices, or dressing rooms, offering high drawer capacity while maintaining a minimal floor footprint.

Clean the wood surface periodically with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality wax polish along the grain, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage.
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