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Antique Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest

19th century
Description

A handsome Victorian mahogany Wellington chest, featuring a lovely rich mahogany colour and an attractive figured grain throughout. The chest comprises seven graduated drawers, each fitted with a pair of turned wooden knobs. The drawers are framed by decorative carved pilasters with foliate detail. The chest retains its original locking mechanism to the side, with a hinged locking stile, and is raised on a substantial plinth base. A particularly attractive and practical example of Victorian furniture, with good proportions and a lovely depth of colour.

Item Reference:

M-7150

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Dimensions:

Height – 103cm/ Width - 48cm/ Depth - 35.5cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

The chest displays some marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. There is a minor historic split to the top, as pictured, together with some minor surface wear and marks throughout. The chest is solid and sound, and retains its decorative carved detailing and turned wooden knobs.

Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245208
Dealers Internal Reference
M-7150
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
A handsome Victorian mahogany Wellington chest, featuring a lovely rich mahogany colour and an attractive figured grain throughout. The chest comprises seven graduated drawers, each fitted with a pair of turned wooden knobs. The drawers are framed by decorative carved pilasters with foliate detail.
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The chest retains its original locking mechanism to the side, with a hinged locking stile, and is raised on a substantial plinth base.
Penderyn Antiques

A particularly attractive and practical example of Victorian furniture, with good proportions and a lovely depth of colour.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved leaf corbels, a right-hand locking bar, and turned wood knob handles.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest

Item Reference:

M-7150

Dimensions:

Height – 103cm/ Width - 48cm/ Depth - 35.5cm

CONDITION REPORT:

The chest displays some marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. There is a minor historic split to the top, as pictured, together with some minor surface wear and marks throughout. The chest is solid and sound, and retains its decorative carved detailing and turned wooden knobs.

Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245208
Dealers Internal Ref
M-7150
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved leaf corbels, a right-hand locking bar, and turned wood knob handles.

Antique Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest

Archive II A Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved leaf corbels, a right-hand locking bar, and turned wood knob handles. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved leaf corbels, a right-hand locking bar, and turned wood knob handles. View III
Archive IV A Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved leaf corbels, a right-hand locking bar, and turned wood knob handles. View IV
Archive V A Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved leaf corbels, a right-hand locking bar, and turned wood knob handles. View V
Archive VI A Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved leaf corbels, a right-hand locking bar, and turned wood knob handles. View VI
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A Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, carved leaf corbels, a right-hand locking bar, and turned wood knob handles.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved corbels, Hinged locking flap, Turned knob handles, Plinth base
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This Victorian mahogany Wellington chest provides a handsome storage solution for a gentleman's library, study or bedroom. Fashioned in a warm brown timber with an attractive figured grain, the piece stands 103 cm high, 48 cm wide and 35.5 cm deep. The tall rectangular cabinet contains seven graduated drawers, each furnished with a pair of dark turned wood knob handles. Decorative carved corbels with foliate detail frame the drawer stack beneath a flat top, while a hinged locking stile on the right side secures the contents. The structure rests upon a solid plinth base, showing minor historic splits, surface wear and marks consistent with age and regular use. Today, this traditional chest functions well in various domestic spaces for organising small accessories, stationery or keepsakes. The vertical profile allows it to fit neatly against narrow wall spaces where floor area is limited. Its timeless Victorian style harmonises easily with existing period furnishings or acts as a characterful accent piece in a contemporary interior setting.

FAQs

A Wellington chest, named in honour of the 1st Duke of Wellington, is a tall, narrow chest of drawers typically featuring a hinged side flap that locks all drawers simultaneously when closed.

These chests were predominantly constructed from mahogany, walnut, or oak, incorporating hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, wooden turned knob handles, and a solid plinth base.

Authentic pieces feature a vertical hinged side pilaster with a working lock, period drawer linings with dovetail joinery, carved corbel accents, and dense Victorian timber such as flame mahogany.

Due to its slender footprint and vertical proportions, a Wellington chest fits effectively into compact alcoves, hallway corners, or home offices, offering structured storage alongside classic wood tones.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly along the grain, keeping the furniture away from direct radiators and moist environments.
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