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Victorian Cabinet Makers Tool Chest
James O'Malley Antiques
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£985

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Victorian Cabinet Makers Tool Chest

19th century
Description

Late 19th Century (circa 1890) Victorian antique cabinet makers tool chest, George Sturt. Solid pine chest/trunk with fitted interior, Opening the chest reveals a superb mahogany carved centre. The interior contains a number of storage areas, comprising of five sliding trays with compartments underneath. The chest retains its original handles. This chest has been cleaned and waxed in our workshop and is in good original condition, showing signs of age and wear.

H-21"

W-36.5"

D-20.5"

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

James O'Malley Antiques has dated this Victorian Cabinet Makers Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1211821
Dealers Internal Reference
SNT105
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Description
Late 19th Century (circa 1890) Victorian antique cabinet makers tool chest, George Sturt.
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Solid pine chest/trunk with fitted interior, Opening the chest reveals a superb mahogany carved centre.
James O'Malley Antiques

The interior contains a number of storage areas, comprising of five sliding trays with compartments underneath. The chest retains its original handles. This chest has been cleaned and waxed in our workshop and is in good original condition, showing signs of age and wear.

H-21"

W-36.5"

D-20.5"

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

James O'Malley Antiques has dated this Victorian Cabinet Makers Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211821
Dealers Internal Ref
SNT105
James O'Malley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Antique furniture and restoration.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the James O'Malley Antiques Profile Page

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A Victorian painted wooden cabinet makers tool chest with hand-painted lettering on the front exterior and a mahogany fitted interior with geometric lid panelling.
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Archive I A Victorian painted wooden cabinet makers tool chest with hand-painted lettering on the front exterior and a mahogany fitted interior with geometric lid panelling.

Victorian Cabinet Makers Tool Chest

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James O'Malley Antiques
Telephone 07725 940409
Location
Unit P
Ringstones industrial estate
Whaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7PD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamesomalley
Verified Since Apr 2026
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A Victorian painted wooden cabinet makers tool chest with hand-painted lettering on the front exterior and a mahogany fitted interior with geometric lid panelling.
Victorian Cabinet Makers Tool Chest
Ref: SA1211821
A Victorian painted wooden cabinet makers tool chest with hand-painted lettering on the front exterior and a mahogany fitted interior with geometric lid panelling.
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A Victorian cabinet makers tool chest is a specialized wooden trunk crafted by 19th-century artisans to house, organize, and protect woodworking tools. These chests frequently featured intricate interior joinery, sliding tills, and painted exteriors displaying the tradesmans name.

Trade chests were typically built using durable softwoods like pine for the outer carcass, often painted for protection. The interiors commonly featured dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut for sliding compartments, alongside brass hinges, iron carrying handles, and hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic period chests show period-correct construction details, including hand-cut dovetails, original iron or brass hardware with age-appropriate oxidisation, natural wear to the base, and original interior till arrangements. Hand-lettered exterior provenance and secondary wood choices also aid identification.

These historical trunks serve effectively as low coffee tables, statement hallway storage, or blanket boxes at the foot of a bed. The contrast between painted exteriors and rich hardwood interiors adds visual texture to contemporary spaces.

Dust surfaces using a clean, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that may strip historic painted lettering or original finishes. Unfinished interior timber and mahogany fittings can be treated periodically with clear beeswax polish to preserve the wood.
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