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Wellington Chest

19th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Midwinter Antiques
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A very fine mahogany 19th century Wellington chest circa 1835. It has eight drawers with well figured veneers, mahogany lined drawers and draught turned knobs. Both sides open and lock with good working locks and key. It is set on stepped plinth and the top drawer is stamped MAPLE & Co.

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA904954
Dealers Internal Reference
8339
Description
A very fine mahogany 19th century Wellington chest circa 1835. It has eight drawers with well figured veneers, mahogany lined drawers and draught turned knobs. Both sides open and lock with good working locks and key. It is set on stepped plinth and the top drawer is stamped MAPLE & Co.
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA904954
Dealers Internal Ref
8339
Midwinter Antiques
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Archive I A tall, narrow antique mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, turned wooden pull knobs, and a locking side stile. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Wellington Chest

Archive II A tall, narrow antique mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, turned wooden pull knobs, and a locking side stile. View II
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A tall, narrow antique mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, turned wooden pull knobs, and a locking side stile.
Wellington chest
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A tall, narrow antique mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven graduated drawers, turned wooden pull knobs, and a locking side stile.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGraduated drawers, Locking side stile, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base
  • SizeH 125 cm (49 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

FAQs

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers typically featuring seven graduated drawers secured by a locking side stile or flap, originating in the 19th century and traditionally associated with the Duke of Wellington.

These pieces are predominantly crafted from dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged locking flap secured with a brass mortice lock.

Authenticity is identified by inspecting the secondary timbers used for drawer linings (such as oak or pine), hand-cut dovetails, traditional shrinkage cracks, period appropriate brass locks, and the distinct single-locking mechanism controlled by the right-hand stile.

Due to its narrow footprint and vertical orientation, this piece functions exceptionally well in compact spaces or studies as a statement storage item, pairing effectively with both contemporary minimalist decor and traditional settings.

Maintain the wood by avoiding direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, cleaning only with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the polished surface without using modern silicone-based sprays.
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