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Unusual French Double Wellington Chest
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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Unusual French Double Wellington Chest

19th century
Description

An unusual and good quality French double wellington chest. The rectangular shaped figured mahogany top having a stepped and moulded edge above a cock beaded frieze. The 2 banks of 8 file drawers having gold tooled leather fronts with brass pulls, the linings are in excellent almost unused condition with marbled paper covering. The hinged mahogany pilasters open via locks and keys to allow access to the drawers. The chest is raised on a plinth base with square block feet and will easily accommodate A4 files. Condition- very good. Height…52.75''/ 134cm. Width…34''/ 86.5cm. Depth…14.5''/ 37cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this French Double Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA861984
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23829
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An unusual and good quality French double wellington chest.
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The rectangular shaped figured mahogany top having a stepped and moulded edge above a cock beaded frieze.
John Howkins Antiques

The 2 banks of 8 file drawers having gold tooled leather fronts with brass pulls, the linings are in excellent almost unused condition with marbled paper covering. The hinged mahogany pilasters open via locks and keys to allow access to the drawers. The chest is raised on a plinth base with square block feet and will easily accommodate A4 files. Condition- very good. Height…52.75''/ 134cm. Width…34''/ 86.5cm. Depth…14.5''/ 37cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
86.5cm (34.06")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this French Double Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA861984
Dealers Internal Ref
23829
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A tall French mahogany double Wellington chest with two vertical columns of light figured wood drawer fronts and a side locking pilaster.
Unusual French Double Wellington Chest
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A tall French mahogany double Wellington chest with two vertical columns of light figured wood drawer fronts and a side locking pilaster.
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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow cabinet featuring a vertical column of drawers secured by a hinged side pilaster that locks over the drawer ends. Originating in 19th-century Britain and named in honor of the Duke of Wellington, the design provided compact, lockable storage for personal effects and documents.

These chests were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with decorative veneers including satinwood, rosewood, or birds-eye maple on the drawer fronts. Internal drawer linings commonly utilised pine or oak with hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic period examples feature a functional hinged locking flap along one side that covers the drawer edges when closed. Look for hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass or wooden turned knobs, original lock mechanisms, and evidence of hand-planed secondary timbers on the back and interior.

A Wellington chest functions well in a hallway, home office, or bedroom, drawing the eye upward with its tall proportion. Pair it with neutral walls, contemporary table lamps, or framed artwork to balance the rich tone of historic timbers with modern interior schemes.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth following the wood grain. Apply a high-quality clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and protect the veneer, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations.
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