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Pollard Oak Wellington Chest
Ropeworks Antiques
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£1,890
Ropeworks Antiques

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Pollard Oak Wellington Chest

19th century
Description

An early Victorian Pollard Oak Wellington chest of seven graduated drawers with recessed lancet panels.

Excellent original condition, working locks and key for all drawers.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough,Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Pollard Oak Wellington Chest to the 1850s.

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SA933992
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Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
An early Victorian Pollard Oak Wellington chest of seven graduated drawers with recessed lancet panels.

Excellent original condition, working locks and key for all drawers.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough,Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Pollard Oak Wellington Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA933992
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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Archive I A tall Victorian pollard oak Wellington chest of drawers with seven graduated drawers and turned wooden knob handles.

Pollard Oak Wellington Chest

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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
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A tall Victorian pollard oak Wellington chest of drawers with seven graduated drawers and turned wooden knob handles.
Pollard Oak Wellington chest
Ref: SA933992
A tall Victorian pollard oak Wellington chest of drawers with seven graduated drawers and turned wooden knob handles.
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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers named after the First Duke of Wellington following his victory at Waterloo in 1815. It typically features a vertical column of deep drawers secured by a single hinged side bar or stile that locks over the right-hand edge.

Victorian craftsmen constructed Wellington chests using dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, walnut, and rosewood. High-status examples used timber cut from pollard oak or burr veneers to produce intricate grain patterns across the drawer fronts.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, period-correct brass locks, and a working side locking bar. The timber should demonstrate genuine age patination, with timber contraction marks around drawer edges and original wooden knob handles.

Due to its tall, slim footprint, a Wellington chest fits well in compact alcoves, hallways, or home offices. It provides ideal vertical storage for paperwork, clothing, or linens while acting as a focal anchor alongside contemporary artwork and minimalist lighting.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish along the grain twice a year to preserve moisture. Keep the chest clear of direct sunlight and heat radiators to avoid timber warping or finish degradation.
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