Search 0
• 238 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTSNEW
238 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1237965
FOR SALE
£1,450
Email Phone Buy
Save
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest of Eight Drawers, Circa 1850
For sale by Salisbury Antiques Centre
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2007
Browse dealers 405 items
Relevant Links
Id #SA1237965
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest of Eight Drawers, Circa 1850

19th century
Description

A superb mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest, circa 1850, of tall, narrow proportions and retaining a particularly pleasing warm colour and patina.

The chest is fitted with eight graduated drawers, each with turned mahogany knob handles and constructed with traditional dovetail joints. The drawers are enclosed by the characteristic hinged locking pilasters, the right-hand pilaster fitted with a lock, allowing all the drawers to be secured simultaneously.

The rectangular moulded top sits above a simple architectural case, raised on a projecting plinth base. The mahogany has developed a rich, mellow colour, with attractive figuring particularly evident to the sides.

Wellington chests were designed to provide substantial storage while occupying relatively little floor space, making this a particularly practical piece for a bedroom, study or drawing room.

In good antique condition with expected marks, knocks and wear commensurate with age and use, all contributing to its character.

English, circa 1850.

Physical Dimensions
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237965
Dealers Internal Reference
C3080
Dealers Notes

Please contact us for delivery options

Description
A superb mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest, circa 1850, of tall, narrow proportions and retaining a particularly pleasing warm colour and patina.
“
The chest is fitted with eight graduated drawers, each with turned mahogany knob handles and constructed with traditional dovetail joints.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The drawers are enclosed by the characteristic hinged locking pilasters, the right-hand pilaster fitted with a lock, allowing all the drawers to be secured simultaneously.

fig 1. A tall mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged pilaster.
fig 1. Mid-19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest of Eight Drawers, Circa 1850

The rectangular moulded top sits above a simple architectural case, raised on a projecting plinth base. The mahogany has developed a rich, mellow colour, with attractive figuring particularly evident to the sides.

fig 2. A tall mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged pilaster.
fig 2. Mid-19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest of Eight Drawers, Circa 1850

Wellington chests were designed to provide substantial storage while occupying relatively little floor space, making this a particularly practical piece for a bedroom, study or drawing room.

In good antique condition with expected marks, knocks and wear commensurate with age and use, all contributing to its character.

English, circa 1850.

Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237965
Dealers Internal Ref
C3080
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Salisbury Antiques Centre Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A tall mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged pilaster.
1 / 5
Archive I A tall mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged pilaster.

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest of Eight Drawers, Circa 1850

Archive II A tall mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged pilaster. View II
Archive III A tall mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged pilaster. View III
Archive IV A tall mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged pilaster. View IV
Archive V A tall mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged pilaster. View V
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
Telephone 01722 410 634
Location
94 Wilton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sac
Verified Since Nov 2007
Items For Sale 405
Items Sold 4,524
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Verified Since Nov 2007
View Dealer Info
Location: 94 Wilton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7JJ, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/sac
Verified
Nov 2007
For Sale
405
Sold
4,524
A tall mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged pilaster.
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest of Eight Drawers, Circa 1850
Ref: SA1237965
A tall mid-19th century mahogany Wellington chest featuring eight graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and a side-locking hinged pilaster.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged locking pilaster, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 143 cm (56 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Named after the Duke of Wellington to commemorate his victory at Waterloo, a Wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers characterised by a hinged locking flap or pilaster running down one side that secures all drawers simultaneously.

Nineteenth-century Wellington chests were predominantly crafted from solid woods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring pine or oak drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and turned wooden knob handles.

Authentic mid-19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetailing on drawer joints, original brass locks, age-appropriate timber patination, and a side-locking bar that pivots on hinges to overlap the drawer edges.

Due to its compact vertical footprint, a Wellington chest fits into narrow alcoves, hallways, or home offices, providing practical storage for stationery, linens, or collections while adding warm timber tones to a space.

Maintain antique mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the wood grain, while avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to radiator heat.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories