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19thc. Wellington Chest in Birdseye Maple
For sale by Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €527     $572
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19thc. Wellington Chest in Birdseye Maple

19th century
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6712

19thc. Wellington Chest in Birdseye Maple

With seven graduating draws with

Hinged locking pilaster

24”w x52”h x 17½”d

61cm w x 132cm h x 43cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Birdseye Maple Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245247
Dealers Internal Reference
6712
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
6712

19thc. Wellington Chest in Birdseye Maple

With seven graduating draws with

Hinged locking pilaster

24”w x52”h x 17½”d

61cm w x 132cm h x 43cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Birdseye Maple Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245247
Dealers Internal Ref
6712
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A 19th-century tall and narrow birdseye maple Wellington chest featuring seven drawers with turned wooden handles and a hinged side locking bar.
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Archive I A 19th-century tall and narrow birdseye maple Wellington chest featuring seven drawers with turned wooden handles and a hinged side locking bar.

19thc. Wellington Chest in Birdseye Maple

Archive II A 19th-century tall and narrow birdseye maple Wellington chest featuring seven drawers with turned wooden handles and a hinged side locking bar. View II
Archive III A 19th-century tall and narrow birdseye maple Wellington chest featuring seven drawers with turned wooden handles and a hinged side locking bar. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century tall and narrow birdseye maple Wellington chest featuring seven drawers with turned wooden handles and a hinged side locking bar. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century tall and narrow birdseye maple Wellington chest featuring seven drawers with turned wooden handles and a hinged side locking bar. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century tall and narrow birdseye maple Wellington chest featuring seven drawers with turned wooden handles and a hinged side locking bar. View VI
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century tall and narrow birdseye maple Wellington chest featuring seven drawers with turned wooden handles and a hinged side locking bar.
19thc. Wellington Chest in Birdseye Maple
Ref: SA1245247
A 19th-century tall and narrow birdseye maple Wellington chest featuring seven drawers with turned wooden handles and a hinged side locking bar.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBirdseye Maple, Wood
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsBirdseye figure, Turned knobs, Hinged locking bar, Carved corbels
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers introduced in the early 19th century, named after the First Duke of Wellington. It typically features a column of seven drawers secured by a hinged side flap that locks over the drawer edges.

During the 19th century, cabinetmakers constructed Wellington chests using hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, oak, and decorative veneers like birdseye maple or rosewood, often paired with hand-dovetailed drawer lining.

Authentic period examples feature a functional side locking bar with a keyhole, hand-cut dovetail joints, original wooden or brass knobs, and natural age-related wear or oxidisation on secondary woods.

Due to its compact vertical footprint, a Wellington chest functions well in narrow alcoves, hallways, or home offices, offering structured storage for paperwork, linens, or small collections.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent veneer lifting. Clean surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the grain.
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