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A 19th Century French Parquetry Wellington Chest
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A 19th Century French Parquetry Wellington Chest

19th century
For Sale by Country Homes Antiques Stirling (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A 19th-century mahogany and all-around parquetry Wellington chest with canted sides and ormolu mounts top and bottom. Raised on splayed canted feet. Other woods: rosewood, satinwood. Five oak-lined drawers, with brass escutcheon plates, drop ring loops.

Excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
44.4cm (17.48")
Depth
34.3cm (13.50")
Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this French Parquetry Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1225535
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500 pieces of quality antique furniture at Country Homes Antiques Stirling Scotland. View website. Trade welcome

Plus BenView garden centre authentic general antiques shop, carrying around 400 select and rare antique items. Selected by Andrew Christie former Fine Arts Auctioneer.

Description
A 19th-century mahogany and all-around parquetry Wellington chest with canted sides and ormolu mounts top and bottom. Raised on splayed canted feet. Other woods: rosewood, satinwood. Five oak-lined drawers, with brass escutcheon plates, drop ring loops.

Excellent condition.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
44.4cm (17.48")
Depth
34.3cm (13.50")
Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this French Parquetry Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225535
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design

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A tall, narrow 19th-century French timber chest featuring five drawers with geometric diamond parquetry inlay, brass ring handles, ornate keyhole escutcheons, and gilded corner mounts.
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Archive I A tall, narrow 19th-century French timber chest featuring five drawers with geometric diamond parquetry inlay, brass ring handles, ornate keyhole escutcheons, and gilded corner mounts.

A 19th Century French Parquetry Wellington Chest

Archive II A tall, narrow 19th-century French timber chest featuring five drawers with geometric diamond parquetry inlay, brass ring handles, ornate keyhole escutcheons, and gilded corner mounts. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow 19th-century French timber chest featuring five drawers with geometric diamond parquetry inlay, brass ring handles, ornate keyhole escutcheons, and gilded corner mounts. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow 19th-century French timber chest featuring five drawers with geometric diamond parquetry inlay, brass ring handles, ornate keyhole escutcheons, and gilded corner mounts. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow 19th-century French timber chest featuring five drawers with geometric diamond parquetry inlay, brass ring handles, ornate keyhole escutcheons, and gilded corner mounts. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow 19th-century French timber chest featuring five drawers with geometric diamond parquetry inlay, brass ring handles, ornate keyhole escutcheons, and gilded corner mounts. View VI
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A tall, narrow 19th-century French timber chest featuring five drawers with geometric diamond parquetry inlay, brass ring handles, ornate keyhole escutcheons, and gilded corner mounts.
A 19th century French parquetry wellington chest
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A tall, narrow 19th-century French timber chest featuring five drawers with geometric diamond parquetry inlay, brass ring handles, ornate keyhole escutcheons, and gilded corner mounts.
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A 19th-century French parquetry chest of this form combines a tall, narrow vertical footprint with decorative geometric wood veneers known as parquetry. Originally designed for daily linen or clothing storage, these pieces feature multiple graduated drawers, often accented with cast brass or bronze mounts.

Cabinetmakers employed a solid timber carcassfrequently oak or pinesurfaced with thin veneers of contrasting exotic hardwoods such as kingwood, rosewood, tulipwood, or walnut. Handles, keyhole escutcheons, and protective corner mounts were typically cast in brass or gilded bronze.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, original secondary woods on drawer linings, and hand-cut veneer work with minor age-related shrinkage lines. Hand-cast brass hardware with natural oxidisation on the reverse also indicates period manufacturing.

Due to its vertical orientation, a tallboy or semainier fits into narrow alcoves, entryways, or bedroom corners where floor space is limited. The natural timber tones and geometric patterns add texture and visual depth when paired alongside clean-lined contemporary furnishings.

Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent veneer lifts or cracking. Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually; avoid chemical spray cleaners or water-based solutions that can compromise animal-glue adhesives.
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