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Victorian Miniature Chest of Drawers an Apprentice Piece
Elmgarden
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Victorian Miniature Chest of Drawers an Apprentice Piece

19th century
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Victorian Miniature Chest of Drawers an Apprentice Piece

A real find, in the pictures you can see that this piece looks exactly like a Victorian chest of drawers, however this is a miniature version, made by an apprentice to prove that he had learned all the skills necessary to create a full size chest. This 5 drawer chest is made in very fine detail, it has veneers, Ogee feet, cockbeaded drawers and turned wooden knobs

The chest is in very good used condition with minor signs of use it is 16” wide, 18.5” high and 9.5” deep

To get an accurate delivery quote please send us your location.KF72

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these Victorian Miniature Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

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SA1217508
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KF72
Description
Victorian Miniature Chest of Drawers an Apprentice Piece

A real find, in the pictures you can see that this piece looks exactly like a Victorian chest of drawers, however this is a miniature version, made by an apprentice to prove that he had learned all the skills necessary to create a full size chest.

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This 5 drawer chest is made in very fine detail, it has veneers, Ogee feet, cockbeaded drawers and turned wooden knobs.
Elmgarden

The chest is in very good used condition with minor signs of use it is 16” wide, 18.5” high and 9.5” deep

To get an accurate delivery quote please send us your location.KF72

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Victorian Miniature Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217508
Dealers Internal Ref
KF72
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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A Victorian mahogany miniature chest of drawers featuring five drawers with fine string inlay, turned wooden knobs, and bracket feet.
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A Victorian mahogany miniature chest of drawers featuring five drawers with fine string inlay, turned wooden knobs, and bracket feet.
Victorian Miniature Chest of Drawers an Apprentice Piece
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A Victorian mahogany miniature chest of drawers featuring five drawers with fine string inlay, turned wooden knobs, and bracket feet.
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In the Victorian era, apprentice pieces were miniature scale models created by cabinet makers to demonstrate technical proficiency and mastery of joinery techniques before qualifying as master craftsmen.

These pieces were typically constructed using quality hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently decorated with fine boxwood stringing, turned timber knobs, and hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic period examples feature traditional construction details including hand-cut dovetails, original timber backboards, period-appropriate timber handles, and natural surface patina consistent with age.

A miniature chest functions as a functional accent piece on a sideboard, desk, or dressing table, offering compact storage for jewellery, keys, or stationery items while adding architectural detail.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly along the grain, keeping the item clear of direct sunlight and radiator heat to preserve the veneer.
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