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19th C Gillows Burr Walnut Wellington Chest
William James Antiques
for sale €5,382     $5,842
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19th C Gillows Burr Walnut Wellington Chest

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A beautiful 19th century burr walnut wellington chest attributed to Gillows. Having an arrangement of 6 drawers, all fully mahognay lined with original burr walnut knob handles and raised on a moulded plinth base. Wonderful timber and colour throughout. English, Circa 1840.

Dimensions: Height: 120.5 cm - 47 1/2 Inches, Width: 68 cm - 26 3/4 Inches, Depth: 35.5 cm - 14 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

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William James Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

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A beautiful 19th century burr walnut wellington chest attributed to Gillows.
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Having an arrangement of 6 drawers, all fully mahognay lined with original burr walnut knob handles and raised on a moulded plinth base.
William James Antiques

Wonderful timber and colour throughout. English, Circa 1840.

Dimensions: Height: 120.5 cm - 47 1/2 Inches, Width: 68 cm - 26 3/4 Inches, Depth: 35.5 cm - 14 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

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William James Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

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A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest featuring six graduated drawers with double turned wooden knobs and a hinged side locking stile on a solid plinth base.
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest featuring six graduated drawers with double turned wooden knobs and a hinged side locking stile on a solid plinth base.

19th C Gillows Burr Walnut Wellington Chest

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest featuring six graduated drawers with double turned wooden knobs and a hinged side locking stile on a solid plinth base. View II
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A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest featuring six graduated drawers with double turned wooden knobs and a hinged side locking stile on a solid plinth base.
19th C Gillows Burr Walnut Wellington Chest
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A 19th-century Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest featuring six graduated drawers with double turned wooden knobs and a hinged side locking stile on a solid plinth base.
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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow 19th-century chest of drawers named in honour of the Duke of Wellingtons military victories. It typically features a single vertical column of drawers secured by a hinged side pilaster that locks over the drawer edges.

These chests were typically crafted using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently faced with decorative veneers like burr walnut or flame mahogany. Secondary timbers for drawer linings usually included oak, pine, or cedar.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass or turned wooden knob handles, and a functional side locking flap. Premium makers such as Gillows often stamped their name on the top edge of a drawer.

Due to its compact footprint and vertical proportions, a Wellington chest functions well in narrow spaces such as hallways, alcoves, home offices, or dressing rooms alongside modern neutral walls.

Maintain burr walnut by placing it away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent wood drying and veneer lifting. Apply high-grade natural beeswax twice a year using a soft cloth to protect the finish.
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