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Late Victorian Wellington Chest-form Cigar Cabinet in Figured Honduras Mahogany
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Late Victorian Wellington Chest-form Cigar Cabinet in Figured Honduras Mahogany

19th century
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Late Victorian Wellington-Form Cigar Cabinet in Figured Honduras Mahogany

A fine late Victorian Wellington-form cigar cabinet, crafted in figured Honduras mahogany, the rectangular hinged top enclosing a cedar base fitted compartmented interior for the storage of cigars and accessories. The front fitted with eight graduated drawers, several retaining their original internal divisions, each drawer having turned twin knob handles. Retaining the characteristic Wellington locking baton to the right-hand side, enclosing the drawers when in position. Raised on a plinth base and on casters.

Dimensions: 135cm high, 57cm wide, 45cm deep.

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time. Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09719452
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Vertical pine backboard with slot-head screws: nineteenth-century body work.
Exposed dovetails on the rear frieze: typical late Victorian cabinetmaking.
Hinged side pilaster with brass plate: classic Victorian Wellington locking bar.
Cedar drawer linings and dividers: traditional aromatic timber for keeping cigars.
Even surface mellowing across the mahogany: natural ageing over many decades.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245636
Description
Late Victorian Wellington-Form Cigar Cabinet in Figured Honduras Mahogany

A fine late Victorian Wellington-form cigar cabinet, crafted in figured Honduras mahogany, the rectangular hinged top enclosing a cedar base fitted compartmented interior for the storage of cigars and accessories.

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The front fitted with eight graduated drawers, several retaining their original internal divisions, each drawer having turned twin knob handles.
Richie Perrott Antiques

Retaining the characteristic Wellington locking baton to the right-hand side, enclosing the drawers when in position. Raised on a plinth base and on casters.

fig 1. A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Late Victorian Wellington Chest-form Cigar Cabinet in Figured Honduras Mahogany

Dimensions: 135cm high, 57cm wide, 45cm deep.

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time. Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09719452
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Vertical pine backboard with slot-head screws: nineteenth-century body work.
Exposed dovetails on the rear frieze: typical late Victorian cabinetmaking.
Hinged side pilaster with brass plate: classic Victorian Wellington locking bar.
Cedar drawer linings and dividers: traditional aromatic timber for keeping cigars.
Even surface mellowing across the mahogany: natural ageing over many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245636
Richie Perrott Antiques
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Archive I A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base.

Late Victorian Wellington Chest-form Cigar Cabinet in Figured Honduras Mahogany

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Archive II A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base. View VIII
Archive IX A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base. View IX
Archive X A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base. View X
Archive XI A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base. View XI
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Richie Perrott Antiques

Richie Perrott Antiques
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Royal Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
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A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base.
Late Victorian Wellington chest-Form Cigar Cabinet in Figured Honduras Mahogany
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A tall, narrow late Victorian mahogany Wellington-style chest featuring multiple drawers with turned knobs, a hinged right-side locking bar, and a solid plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHonduras Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged locking pilaster, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base, Graduated drawers

A late Victorian Wellington-form cigar cabinet from the nineteenth century takes the form of a tall, narrow rectangular chest in figured Honduras mahogany, showing a warm brown tone with distinct wood grain figures across its surfaces. The piece includes an upper hinged top section above eight graduated drawers, fitted with dark round turned wooden knobs and flanked on the right side by a hinged locking baton designed to secure the drawers in place when closed. The structure rests on a solid rectangular plinth base. Measuring 135 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, this specialist storage cabinet suits a gentleman's library or a study interior for holding cigars and desk accessories. Position this vertical storage unit against a study wall or within a traditional library space to organise small items. The hinged locking mechanism on the right pilaster provides functional security for the multiple internal compartments, while the compact footprint makes it practical for placement in restricted spaces where vertical storage is required.

FAQs

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers named in honour of the 1st Duke of Wellington following his victory at Waterloo. Its defining feature is a hinged side pilaster or flap that folds over the drawer edges and locks with a single key to secure all drawers simultaneously.

Victorian Wellington chests were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as Honduras mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring secondary woods like pine or oak for drawer linings. Drawer fronts frequently displayed decorative timber veneers, paired with hand-turned wooden knobs or brass brassware.

Authentic 19th-century Wellington chests feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, original brass lever locks, and a fully functional side-locking flap mechanism. The timber typically exhibits natural age-related patination, uneven drawer depth graduation, and hand-planed secondary surfaces.

Due to its compact footprint and tall proportions, a Wellington chest functions well in narrow spaces such as entryways, alcoves, or home offices. It serves as organized vertical storage for stationery, collections, or small personal items while adding a classic architectural element to contemporary schemes.

Mahogany furniture should be kept away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Regular cleaning requires dusting with a dry, lint-free cloth, accompanied by an occasional application of high-grade beeswax polish to protect the finish.
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