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Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest
Hingstons of Wilton
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Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest

19th century
Description

Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest – Compact, Locking Bar

A charming Victorian mahogany four-drawer Wellington chest, offering the elegant proportions, rich colour and practical storage that make these antique chests so desirable.

This is a particularly appealing smaller-sized Wellington chest, measuring just 64cm wide, 46cm deep and 102cm high. Its compact proportions make it an excellent choice where a traditional Wellington chest is wanted but a larger example would be too imposing. Smaller Wellington chests are particularly useful in rooms where space is limited, while retaining the characteristic tall, narrow form.

The chest has four graduated drawers, each fitted with attractive turned mahogany knobs. The warm mahogany has a lovely depth of colour and grain, complemented by the moulded top, pilaster-style sides and substantial plinth base.

A particularly interesting feature is the locking bar to the right-hand side. When closed, the hinged bar secures all four drawers, allowing one key to lock the entire chest, rather than requiring an individual key for each drawer. This locking-bar arrangement is a defining feature of the Wellington chest and was designed to provide convenient security for its contents.

A useful and characterful piece of antique furniture, this compact Wellington chest would work particularly well in a bedroom, study, home office, hallway or living room, providing useful storage without taking up the space of a full-sized Wellington chest.

Key features

• Victorian period mahogany Wellington chest

• Four graduated drawers

• Compact, smaller-than-usual proportions

• Rich, warm mahogany colour and attractive grain

• Original-style turned mahogany drawer knobs

• Hinged right-hand locking bar

• One key locks all four drawers

• Moulded top and decorative side pilasters

• Raised on a substantial plinth base

• Useful storage for a bedroom, study, office or hallway

• 64cm wide x 46cm deep x 102cm high

• 25in wide x 18in deep x 40in high

Dimensions

Width: 64cm (25in)

Depth: 46cm (18in)

Height: 102cm (40in)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.



This Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229736
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest – Compact, Locking Bar
A charming Victorian mahogany four-drawer Wellington chest, offering the elegant proportions, rich colour and practical storage that make these antique chests so desirable.
Hingstons of Wilton
fig 1. A Victorian warm brown mahogany Wellington chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a side locking bar.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest

This is a particularly appealing smaller-sized Wellington chest, measuring just 64cm wide, 46cm deep and 102cm high. Its compact proportions make it an excellent choice where a traditional Wellington chest is wanted but a larger example would be too imposing. Smaller Wellington chests are particularly useful in rooms where space is limited, while retaining the characteristic tall, narrow form.

fig 2. A Victorian warm brown mahogany Wellington chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a side locking bar.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest

The chest has four graduated drawers, each fitted with attractive turned mahogany knobs. The warm mahogany has a lovely depth of colour and grain, complemented by the moulded top, pilaster-style sides and substantial plinth base.

fig 3. A Victorian warm brown mahogany Wellington chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a side locking bar.
fig 3. Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest

A particularly interesting feature is the locking bar to the right-hand side. When closed, the hinged bar secures all four drawers, allowing one key to lock the entire chest, rather than requiring an individual key for each drawer. This locking-bar arrangement is a defining feature of the Wellington chest and was designed to provide convenient security for its contents.

fig 4. A Victorian warm brown mahogany Wellington chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a side locking bar.
fig 4. Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest

A useful and characterful piece of antique furniture, this compact Wellington chest would work particularly well in a bedroom, study, home office, hallway or living room, providing useful storage without taking up the space of a full-sized Wellington chest.

fig 5. A Victorian warm brown mahogany Wellington chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a side locking bar.
fig 5. Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest

Key features

• Victorian period mahogany Wellington chest

• Four graduated drawers

• Compact, smaller-than-usual proportions

• Rich, warm mahogany colour and attractive grain

• Original-style turned mahogany drawer knobs

fig 6. A Victorian warm brown mahogany Wellington chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a side locking bar.
fig 6. Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest

• Hinged right-hand locking bar

• One key locks all four drawers

• Moulded top and decorative side pilasters

• Raised on a substantial plinth base

• Useful storage for a bedroom, study, office or hallway

• 64cm wide x 46cm deep x 102cm high

fig 7. A Victorian warm brown mahogany Wellington chest featuring four stacked drawers with turned wooden handles and a side locking bar.
fig 7. Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest

• 25in wide x 18in deep x 40in high

Dimensions

Width: 64cm (25in)

Depth: 46cm (18in)

Height: 102cm (40in)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

This Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Wellington Chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229736
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers originally named after the Duke of Wellington following his military victory at Waterloo in 1815. It typically features a hinged vertical side flap, known as a locking stile, which swings across to lock all drawers simultaneously using a single key.

Victorian Wellington chests were predominantly constructed using solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over pine frameworks. Secondary woods used for drawer linings and internal structures commonly included oak, pine, or cedar, alongside turned wood or brass handles.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original working brass locks on the side flap, and naturally aged timber tone. The proportion is uniquely tall and slim, with a solid plinth base and a functioning hinged locking bar on one side.

Due to its compact and vertical footprint, a Wellington chest functions well as a nightstand in a bedroom, a side cabinet in a hallway, or dedicated stationery storage in a home office. Pairing dark mahogany timber with neutral walls and modern artwork creates a balanced interior contrast.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, movement, or colour fading.
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