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A Fine Victorian Wellington Chest
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£2,750
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A Fine Victorian Wellington Chest

19th century
For Sale by Poirot Art Deco
Description

A particularly fine Wellington chest, circa. 1880, in striking burr walnut with boxwood string inlay. Raised on a moulded plinth base, with ten drawers above, each with fine dovetail joints and hand turned circular knobs.

The right hand stile, with a lock, but no key.

All our furniture is professionally waxed and polished and restored where necessary. This Wellington chest in very good condition.

Height: 71.5cm

Width of base: 40cm

Width of drawer section: 35.5cm

Depth: 26cm

Each drawer:

Height: 4.5cm

Width: 28cm

Depth: 21cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Poirot Art Deco has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1229330
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Description
A particularly fine Wellington chest, circa. 1880, in striking burr walnut with boxwood string inlay.
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Raised on a moulded plinth base, with ten drawers above, each with fine dovetail joints and hand turned circular knobs.
Poirot Art Deco
fig 1. A tall Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest featuring ten drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged flap.
fig 1. A Fine Victorian Wellington Chest

The right hand stile, with a lock, but no key.

All our furniture is professionally waxed and polished and restored where necessary. This Wellington chest in very good condition.

Height: 71.5cm

Width of base: 40cm

Width of drawer section: 35.5cm

Depth: 26cm

Each drawer:

Height: 4.5cm

Width: 28cm

Depth: 21cm

Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229330
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A tall Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest featuring ten drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged flap.
A Fine Victorian Wellington Chest
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A tall Victorian burr walnut Wellington chest featuring ten drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged flap.
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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers originally named after the First Duke of Wellington in the early nineteenth century. Designed for compact storage, these chests typically contained multiple drawers secured by a single vertical hinged flap along one side, allowing the entire unit to be locked with one key.

Wellington chests were predominantly crafted during the Regency and Victorian periods using high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often faced with figured veneers such as burr walnut. Construction features include hand-dovetailed drawer joints, turned wooden knob handles, and a solid plinth base.

An authentic piece features a distinct hinged side pilaster that overlaps the drawer fronts on one side to lock them in place. Look for period-correct details such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass locks, hand-turned knobs, and natural wear patterns consistent with nineteenth-century manufacture.

Due to its tall, narrow proportions, a Wellington chest functions well in spaces with limited floor area, such as alcoves, hallways, or home offices. It serves effectively as a filing chest, collectors storage cabinet, or bedside storage piece alongside modern or traditional decor.

Maintain burr walnut surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood veneer. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, fading, or veneer lift.
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