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Victorian Oak 8 Drawer Wellington Chest
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Victorian Oak 8 Drawer Wellington Chest

19th century
Sold 31 July 2026 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Victorian oak 8 drawer Wellington chest.

With lockable bar.

Good size.

Good original colour.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
129cm (50.79")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA730977
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Description
Victorian oak 8 drawer Wellington chest.

With lockable bar.

Good size.

Good original colour.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Height
129cm (50.79")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA730977
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Victorian Oak 8 Drawer Wellington Chest

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Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring eight stacked drawers and a locking side stile.
Victorian oak 8 drawer Wellington chest
Ref: SA730977
A tall, narrow Victorian oak Wellington chest featuring eight stacked drawers and a locking side stile.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLocking side pilaster, Bracket feet, Drop-handle hardware, Fluted corbels
  • SizeH 129 cm (51 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

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The Wellington chest originated in the Victorian era, typically characterised by a tall, narrow profile featuring a side-locking hinged stile that secures all the drawers simultaneously.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods like oak, mahogany, and walnut, frequently featuring pine secondary drawer linings and brass or cast-iron hardware.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate locking mechanisms, natural timber shrinkage, and traditional patina developed over decades of use.

This piece functions effectively as a vertical storage solution in compact rooms, contrasting clean modern decor with traditional timber textures and historic craftsmanship.

Maintenance involves applying microcrystalline wax periodically, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations, and cleaning surfaces with a dry or slightly damp lint-free cloth.
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