Pair of Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests

A good quality pair of late 19th century solid mahogany collector’s or specimen chests with trade label for ‘David Souttar of Aberdeen’. Each with a moulded top above five finely dovetailed drawers with original ornate brass handles and escutcheons and fitted with working ‘secure lever’ locks, standing on a plinth base with shaped front.

In good condition with good colour & grain, with minor marks consistent with age, the drawers open and close smoothly, one chest has a very small chip and watermark which we will take out, the other is slightly lighter from the sun. These could also be useful for filing purposes.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width - 19 ¼in (49cm)

Depth - 16 ?in (41.5cm)

Height - 45in (114cm)

Internal sizes of the drawers:

15 ¼in wide x 14 ?in deep (38.7cm x 36cm)

Heights graduated from 5 ¼in to 7 ¼in high (13.5cm to 18cm)

Note: David Souttar, Cabinetmaker & Upholsterer, is recorded in the 1899-1900 Aberdeen Post Office Directory at 183 Rosemount Place and 28 Watson Street, Aberdeen.

Ref: 0549

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations for £120.

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.