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A Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Chalfont Clocks
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A Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers

19th century
For Sale by Chalfont Clocks
Description

This beautifully proportioned miniature chest is made of mahogany veneered over pine and is possibly an apprentice piece or a sales model, with two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, all with hand cut dovetails and chamfered baseboards, suggesting this was either an apprentice piece or was made as a sales model.

The drawer handles are made of ebonised steel and are in perfect scale, which is unusual for miniature furniture which can often have oversized fittings.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Declaration

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Miniature Chest of Drawers to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA887945
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091
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Description
This beautifully proportioned miniature chest is made of mahogany veneered over pine and is possibly an apprentice piece or a sales model, with two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, all with hand cut dovetails and chamfered baseboards, suggesting this was either an apprentice piece or was made as a sales model.
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The drawer handles are made of ebonised steel and are in perfect scale, which is unusual for miniature furniture which can often have oversized fittings.
Chalfont Clocks
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Date of Manufacture

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Miniature Chest of Drawers to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA887945
Dealers Internal Ref
091
Chalfont Clocks
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021

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A 19th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with turned dark knobs and keyhole escutcheons.
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Archive I A 19th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with turned dark knobs and keyhole escutcheons.

A Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers

Archive II A 19th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with turned dark knobs and keyhole escutcheons. View II
Archive III A 19th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with turned dark knobs and keyhole escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with turned dark knobs and keyhole escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with turned dark knobs and keyhole escutcheons. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with turned dark knobs and keyhole escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with turned dark knobs and keyhole escutcheons. View VII
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Telephone 01494 763 793
Location
Chalfont Station Road
Little Chalfont
Buckinghamshire
HP7 9PN
United Kingdom
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Chalfont Clocks
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A 19th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with turned dark knobs and keyhole escutcheons.
A Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA887945
A 19th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with turned dark knobs and keyhole escutcheons.
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FAQs

Miniature chests of drawers were typically crafted in the 18th and 19th centuries as cabinetmaker apprentice pieces, master class demonstrations, or salesman samples. They served to showcase structural joinery and wood finishing on a reduced scale before full-size pieces were commissioned.

These scaled pieces were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or fruitwood, often featuring pine or oak drawer linings. Construction details frequently mirrored full-size cabinetry, including hand-cut dovetail joints, turned wooden knobs, and brass escutcheons.

Authentic period examples exhibit genuine hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-planed secondary timbers, and natural age-related patination. Look for authentic wear along the drawer runners, period-correct hardware, and timber shrinkage consistent with 19th-century construction methods.

A miniature chest serves as a functional decorative object atop a console table, sideboard, or desk in modern spaces. It offers storage for jewellery, trinkets, or stationery while adding historic timber tones to modern shelving.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the finish. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and chemical cleaners that could damage the original surface finish.
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