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Miniature Chest of Drawers/jewellery Box
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Miniature Chest of Drawers/jewellery Box

19th century
Description

A truly exceptional example of an English 19th-century miniature chest of drawers in mahogany. The layout consists of two short drawers over three full-width drawers on a plinth base, and with a rounded-edged overhanging top. All of the finely dovetailed drawers retain their original turned knob handles, and the backing boards are also original. In over thirty years of trading this is the finest example we've seen; perfect proportions and with an original finish and a glowing patina. There is a working key to the top full-width drawer. This highly decorative chest would make an ideal trinket/jewellery box. It is Victorian, and it dates from c.1880s.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated these Miniature Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

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SA851370
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A truly exceptional example of an English 19th-century miniature chest of drawers in mahogany.
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The layout consists of two short drawers over three full-width drawers on a plinth base, and with a rounded-edged overhanging top.
Waterfall Antiques

All of the finely dovetailed drawers retain their original turned knob handles, and the backing boards are also original. In over thirty years of trading this is the finest example we've seen; perfect proportions and with an original finish and a glowing patina. There is a working key to the top full-width drawer. This highly decorative chest would make an ideal trinket/jewellery box. It is Victorian, and it dates from c.1880s.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

Waterfall Antiques has dated these Miniature Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA851370
Waterfall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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A miniature Victorian mahogany chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, turned wooden knobs, and keyholes.
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Miniature Chest of Drawers/jewellery Box

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Bath
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BA1 5BN
United Kingdom
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A miniature Victorian mahogany chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, turned wooden knobs, and keyholes.
Miniature chest of drawers/jewellery box
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A miniature Victorian mahogany chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, turned wooden knobs, and keyholes.
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Miniature chests of drawers were historically produced during the 18th and 19th centuries as cabinetmakers apprentice pieces, salesman samples, or specialized jewellery caskets. These scaled-down pieces demonstrated a craftspersons skill in executing full-sized joinery techniques on a small scale.

These items typically feature fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often paired with hand-cut dovetail joints, brass escutcheon plates, and turned wooden knobs. High-quality examples incorporate flame mahogany veneers laid over solid oak or pine carcases.

Authentic pieces display evidence of historical hand tool usage, such as hand-sawn dovetails, slotted brass screws, and naturally worn drawer runners. Timber shrinkage along the grain and age-appropriate wear around handles and keyholes also indicate period origin.

Place the miniature chest atop a sideboard, desk, or dressing table to serve as functional organisation for jewellery, stationery, or small accoutrements. It functions simultaneously as a compact storage unit and an architectural tabletop display.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to protect the wood grain. Keep the item situated away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid drying out the timber or lifting the veneer.
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