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Victorian Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers on Turned Feet
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Victorian Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers on Turned Feet

19th century
Description

A charming miniature Victorian chest of drawers, possibly made as either an apprentice piece or a salesman’s sample. Neatly proportioned with a two-over-three layout, original glass knobs and simple lines. A great talking point with real decorative appeal.

A lovely piece for storing small items, or simply to admire on a shelf or side table.

Condition Report

In excellent condition overall. Minor surface wear in places, entirely in line with age. All drawers run smoothly and as they should.

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
44.9cm (17.68")
Width
39.4cm (15.51")
Depth
22.8cm (8.98")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated these Victorian Apprentice Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

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SA1231305
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SA857
Description
A charming miniature Victorian chest of drawers, possibly made as either an apprentice piece or a salesman’s sample. Neatly proportioned with a two-over-three layout, original glass knobs and simple lines. A great talking point with real decorative appeal.
fig 1. A dark brown Victorian miniature wooden chest of drawers with glass knobs and small turned feet.
fig 1. Victorian Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers on Turned Feet

A lovely piece for storing small items, or simply to admire on a shelf or side table.

Condition Report

In excellent condition overall. Minor surface wear in places, entirely in line with age. All drawers run smoothly and as they should.

fig 2. A dark brown Victorian miniature wooden chest of drawers with glass knobs and small turned feet.
fig 2. Victorian Miniature Apprentice Chest of Drawers on Turned Feet

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
44.9cm (17.68")
Width
39.4cm (15.51")
Depth
22.8cm (8.98")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated these Victorian Apprentice Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231305
Dealers Internal Ref
SA857
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Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A dark brown Victorian miniature wooden chest of drawers with glass knobs and small turned feet.
Victorian Miniature Apprentice Chest Of Drawers On Turned Feet
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An apprentice chest of drawers is a scaled-down miniature piece crafted by a cabinetmakers apprentice during the Victorian era to demonstrate their technical precision, woodworking mastery, and joinery skills before achieving journeyworker status.

These miniature pieces were traditionally constructed using quality hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, oak, or pine, incorporating full-scale joinery techniques including hand-cut dovetails, turned feet, and turned wooden or pressed glass knobs.

Authentic period examples display genuine hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate timber patination, natural oxidisation inside the drawer linings, and period fittings rather than modern machine-cut components.

A miniature chest serves as an elegant desktop organiser, a vanity table jewellery box, or a distinctive decorative accent displayed on top of a sideboard or within a bookshelf arrangement.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry, soft lint-free cloth and avoid chemical cleaners; occasionally apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain to maintain the timber patination and surface luster.
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