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Welsh Miniature Pine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1880
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Welsh Miniature Pine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1880

19th century
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Description

Welsh miniature chest of drawers of a typical Victorian design, with a slim "secret" drawer at the top and split-turned columns at each edge. There are four rows of drawers, each with a small moulded glass handle, with the whole supported on a plinth and raised on turned feet.

This is possibly an apprentice piece or a workshop sample and was made in Cardiganshire, west Wales, circa 1880

Width: 18 inches

Depth: 6.25 inches

Height: 19.5 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Miniature Pine Chest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA316128
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Description
Welsh miniature chest of drawers of a typical Victorian design, with a slim "secret" drawer at the top and split-turned columns at each edge.
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There are four rows of drawers, each with a small moulded glass handle, with the whole supported on a plinth and raised on turned feet.
WelshAntiques

This is possibly an apprentice piece or a workshop sample and was made in Cardiganshire, west Wales, circa 1880

Width: 18 inches

Depth: 6.25 inches

Height: 19.5 inches

Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Miniature Pine Chest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA316128
WelshAntiques
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A Victorian Welsh miniature pine chest of drawers featuring turned flank columns, five drawer compartments, and clear faceted glass knobs.
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Archive I A Victorian Welsh miniature pine chest of drawers featuring turned flank columns, five drawer compartments, and clear faceted glass knobs.

Welsh Miniature Pine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1880

Archive II A Victorian Welsh miniature pine chest of drawers featuring turned flank columns, five drawer compartments, and clear faceted glass knobs. View II
Archive III A Victorian Welsh miniature pine chest of drawers featuring turned flank columns, five drawer compartments, and clear faceted glass knobs. View III
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Castle Mill
Kidwelly
Carmarthenshire
SA17 5AJ
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 143
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A Victorian Welsh miniature pine chest of drawers featuring turned flank columns, five drawer compartments, and clear faceted glass knobs.
Welsh miniature pine chest of drawers, circa 1880
Ref: SA316128
A Victorian Welsh miniature pine chest of drawers featuring turned flank columns, five drawer compartments, and clear faceted glass knobs.
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Miniature chests of drawers were produced during the nineteenth century primarily as apprentice pieces to demonstrate cabinetmaking skill, as trade samples, or as functional tabletop storage for small personal valuables.

These pieces were typically constructed from local softwoods such as Scots pine, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, turned side columns, and decorative glass or turned timber knobs.

Authentic examples feature period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, wear along the internal timber drawer runners, original backboards showing hand-planing, and regional moulding details.

A miniature chest serves as practical tabletop storage on a sideboard, dressing table, or desk, providing organized space for stationery or jewellery while adding warmth through its natural timber finish.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying clear beeswax polish along the timber grain periodically, avoiding direct heat sources and high humidity.
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