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19th Century Apprentice, Miniture, Antique Chest of Drawers
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19th Century Apprentice, Miniture, Antique Chest of Drawers

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A charming and wonderfully functional 19th-Century apprentice chest, scaled down but beautifully proportioned. This two-over-three drawer configuration mirrors full-sized furniture, with beaded drawers, turned knobs and bracket feet on the stiles giving it all the presence of a larger piece - just in miniature.

Perfectly suited to life on a dressing table or sideboard, it makes an excellent storage piece for jewellery, sewing accessories, keepsakes, fossils, coins, or any other curios. These apprentice pieces have a real following, and this one has that rare mix of style and practicality.

Condition Report

Excellent usable condition with minor age-related marks. Still holds a few odds and ends from its previous owner - mostly costume jewellery - which I’ve left in. A nice little touch of history.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
39.4cm (15.51")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Miniature Chest of Drawers to the 1800s.

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SA1231300
Dealers Internal Reference
SA827
Description
A charming and wonderfully functional 19th-Century apprentice chest, scaled down but beautifully proportioned.
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This two-over-three drawer configuration mirrors full-sized furniture, with beaded drawers, turned knobs and bracket feet on the stiles giving it all the presence of a larger piece - just in miniature.
Steven Swann Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons.
fig 1. 19th Century Apprentice, Miniture, Antique Chest of Drawers

Perfectly suited to life on a dressing table or sideboard, it makes an excellent storage piece for jewellery, sewing accessories, keepsakes, fossils, coins, or any other curios. These apprentice pieces have a real following, and this one has that rare mix of style and practicality.

fig 2. A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons.
fig 2. 19th Century Apprentice, Miniture, Antique Chest of Drawers

Condition Report

Excellent usable condition with minor age-related marks. Still holds a few odds and ends from its previous owner - mostly costume jewellery - which I’ve left in. A nice little touch of history.

fig 3. A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons.
fig 3. 19th Century Apprentice, Miniture, Antique Chest of Drawers

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
39.4cm (15.51")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Miniature Chest of Drawers to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231300
Dealers Internal Ref
SA827
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Archive I A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons.

19th Century Apprentice, Miniture, Antique Chest of Drawers

Archive II A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons. View II
Archive III A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons. View X
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Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons.
19th Century Apprentice, Miniture, Antique Chest Of Drawers
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A 19th-century miniature wooden chest of drawers with a dark stained finish, two small top drawers over three long drawers, turned knobs, and brass escutcheons.
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  • ObjectMiniature Furniture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Brass escutcheons, Two over three drawer configuration, Straight bracket feet
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 39.4 cm (16 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

This 19th-century apprentice miniature chest of drawers reflects Victorian style, constructed from mahogany with a dark brown finish. The piece features a two-over-three drawer configuration with small turned wooden knobs, brass keyhole escutcheons, beaded drawer edges, and straight bracket feet integrated into the stiles. Minor age-related marks show on the dark timber surfaces, alongside the small brass keyhole plates and the rounded contours of the wooden drawer pulls. Measuring 46 cm high, 39.4 cm wide, and 20.5 cm deep, it provides a compact display and storage option. Suitable for placement on a sideboard top or dressing table in a study, library, or bedroom, this functional item serves as storage for jewellery, coins, sewing accessories, and small keepsakes. The miniature cabinet mirrors the proportions and layout of full-sized chests from the period while occupying minimal surface area. Its traditional dark aesthetic coordinates easily with classic interior schemes and classic furniture arrangements.

FAQs

An apprentice piece is a scaled-down model of a full-sized item of furniture crafted by a woodworker to demonstrate technical skill and mastery of joinery techniques at the end of an apprenticeship.

These pieces were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring functioning dovetail drawer joints, turned wooden knobs, brass keyhole escutcheons, and polished wax finishes.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct iron or brass hardware, authentic wood shrinkage around drawer fronts, and natural surface wear consistent with age.

A miniature chest serves as a functional decorative object on a sideboard, desk, or mantlepiece, offering stylish tabletop storage for small items like jewellery, keys, or desk accessories.

Dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture to protect the original finish.
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