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Antique Scottish Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers Circa 1840
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Antique Scottish Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers Circa 1840

18th century
Description

Charming apprentice piece modelled as a traditional full-sized Victorian chest

Crafted in mahogany with two short drawers over three graduated long drawers

Fitted with simple brass knob handles and framed by rounded front corners

Raised on a substantial moulded plinth base

Made to demonstrate the young cabinetmaker’s skill in proportion, joinery and furniture construction

A highly collectable miniature chest with a warm colour and attractive period patina

If you're unsure about the exact shade or need more clarity on the colour of an item, feel free to reach out! I'm happy to provide additional photos

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Apprentice pieces were miniature items of furniture traditionally made by young cabinetmakers to demonstrate their craftsmanship and mastery of construction techniques

Today they are highly collectable for their intricate detail, historical interest and charming small-scale proportions

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

14.2 (36) x 6.7 (17) x 15.7 (40) RS

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Scottish Mahogany Apprentice Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236829
Description
Charming apprentice piece modelled as a traditional full-sized Victorian chest

Crafted in mahogany with two short drawers over three graduated long drawers

Fitted with simple brass knob handles and framed by rounded front corners

fig 1. A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet.
fig 1. Antique Scottish Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers Circa 1840

Raised on a substantial moulded plinth base

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Made to demonstrate the young cabinetmaker’s skill in proportion, joinery and furniture construction.
Canonbury Antiques

A highly collectable miniature chest with a warm colour and attractive period patina

fig 2. A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet.
fig 2. Antique Scottish Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers Circa 1840

If you're unsure about the exact shade or need more clarity on the colour of an item, feel free to reach out! I'm happy to provide additional photos

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

fig 3. A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet.
fig 3. Antique Scottish Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers Circa 1840

Apprentice pieces were miniature items of furniture traditionally made by young cabinetmakers to demonstrate their craftsmanship and mastery of construction techniques

Today they are highly collectable for their intricate detail, historical interest and charming small-scale proportions

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

14.2 (36) x 6.7 (17) x 15.7 (40) RS

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Scottish Mahogany Apprentice Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236829
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Archive I A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet.

Antique Scottish Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers Circa 1840

Archive II A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet. View VII
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A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet.
Antique Scottish Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers circa 1840
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A 19th-century Scottish mahogany miniature apprentice chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a top cushion drawer, turned knobs, carved corbels, and turned feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectApprentice Chest
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned knobs, carved corbels, bun feet, cushion drawer
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

An apprentice chest of drawers is a scaled-down miniature cabinet crafted by a cabinetmakers apprentice to demonstrate technical proficiency and mastery of joinery techniques before advancing to master craftsman status.

Apprentice pieces were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, turned timber knobs, and solid timber frame constructions.

Authentic 19th-century apprentice chests display period construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetails, original turned handles, timber shrinkage along drawer bottoms, and original finish in unpolished areas.

A miniature chest of drawers functions as a tabletop accent on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf, providing storage for jewellery, stationery, or small items while adding warm timber tones.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent splitting, clean gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and apply beeswax annually to preserve the timber finish.
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