A handsome antique William IV mahogany Wellington chest, crafted in richly figured mahogany and displaying the bold yet refined proportions typical of the period Circa 1860
All the drawers can be locked at once via the side piece that covers the front of the drawers
The chest features a tall, narrow form fitted with a series of graduated drawers, each retaining its original turned wooden knobs
Bought from a private house sale in London''s Holland Park
One side retains the characteristic locking bar with working key, designed to secure all drawers simultaneously a defining feature of the Wellington chest
The top drawer is deeper, with the remaining drawers graduating below, providing practical and well-organised storage
The chest is flanked by carved decorative corbels beneath the top moulding, adding architectural detail and enhancing the strong vertical lines of the design
Raised on a plinth base, the piece demonstrates the solid construction and quality craftsman
...ship associated with early 19th-century English furniture
Compact yet highly practical, this William IV Wellington chest would work beautifully in a bedroom, study, or hallway where space is limited but storage is required, while the rich mahogany tones give the piece timeless traditional appeal
Offered in great shape
Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote
Dimensions are in inches (CM):
Width x Depth x Height
26 (66) x 17.5 (44.5) x 55 (139.7)
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1201785
Dateline of this antique is 1860
Height is 139.7cm (55.0inches)Width is 66cm (26.0inches)Depth is 44.5cm (17.5inches)
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