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Victorian Oak Wellington Chest
Ropeworks Antiques
for sale €1,152     $1,251
£985
Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques

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Victorian Oak Wellington Chest

19th century
Description

A Victorian quarter sawn Oak Wellington chest of twelve drawers with naturalistic handles and double locking bars.

In very good condition.

Drawers internally are 20.5 cm wide 41cm deep and 11.5cm high.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Wellington Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA649180
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Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
A Victorian quarter sawn Oak Wellington chest of twelve drawers with naturalistic handles and double locking bars.

In very good condition.

Drawers internally are 20.5 cm wide 41cm deep and 11.5cm high.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Wellington Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA649180
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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Archive I A tall Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve drawers arranged in two columns with carved wooden pulls set on a solid plinth base.

Victorian Oak Wellington Chest

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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2012
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Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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A tall Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve drawers arranged in two columns with carved wooden pulls set on a solid plinth base.
Victorian oak Wellington chest
Ref: SA649180
A tall Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring twelve drawers arranged in two columns with carved wooden pulls set on a solid plinth base.
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Named after the 1st Duke of Wellington, a Wellington chest is a tall, narrow 19th-century chest of drawers, traditionally featuring a hinged side flap or stile that locks over the drawer ends to secure all drawers simultaneously.

Victorian Wellington chests were predominantly constructed using timbers such as oak, mahogany, walnut, and rosewood, incorporating hand-dovetailed drawer joinery and carved timber or turned wooden handles.

Authentic 19th-century examples typically feature a hinged side locking bar, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original brass lock mechanisms, and solid wood drawer bases.

Due to its narrow footprint and vertical design, a Wellington chest fits well into tight alcoves, hallways, or study areas, providing structured storage for documents, textiles, or collections.

To maintain the timber, position the chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a dry cloth, and apply a beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice a year.
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