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Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest
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Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 March 2025 · Hingstons of Wilton
This “Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest” found a buyer.

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Description

Edwardian walnut Wellington chest

This Edwardian walnut Wellington chest was made circa 1900.

Made by Matthew Rose & son, Hackney, S.E. London (makers label to rear)

The size is compact enough to fit into most spaces also large enough to provide good storage.

The 5 graduated drawers with the original cast brass handles are locked, by using the locking bar to the right-hand side that once unlocked opens on brass hinges.

The locking bar is reeded the full height and the system is convenient as you only require one key and action to lock or unlock all the drawers.

Wellington chests are fantastic items of furniture for the home as they can be used in most if not all rooms in your home or office.

Imagine the pride you will have as you show this to your family and friends.

46cms wide 18ins

36cms deep 14ins

92cms high 36ins

Whilst we take care in measuring the sizes can be slightly different

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. Victorian mahogany serpentine chest are green products and have not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Edwardian walnut Wellington chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA985963
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Edwardian walnut Wellington chest

This Edwardian walnut Wellington chest was made circa 1900.

Made by Matthew Rose & son, Hackney, S.E. London (makers label to rear)

The size is compact enough to fit into most spaces also large enough to provide good storage.

“
The 5 graduated drawers with the original cast brass handles are locked, by using the locking bar to the right-hand side that once unlocked opens on brass hinges.
Hingstons of Wilton
fig 1. An upright wooden Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with brass drop handles and a locking side stile.
fig 1. Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest

The locking bar is reeded the full height and the system is convenient as you only require one key and action to lock or unlock all the drawers.

Wellington chests are fantastic items of furniture for the home as they can be used in most if not all rooms in your home or office.

fig 2. An upright wooden Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with brass drop handles and a locking side stile.
fig 2. Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest

Imagine the pride you will have as you show this to your family and friends.

46cms wide 18ins

36cms deep 14ins

92cms high 36ins

Whilst we take care in measuring the sizes can be slightly different

Delivery

fig 3. An upright wooden Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with brass drop handles and a locking side stile.
fig 3. Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 4. An upright wooden Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with brass drop handles and a locking side stile.
fig 4. Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. Victorian mahogany serpentine chest are green products and have not affected the environment we live in.

fig 5. An upright wooden Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with brass drop handles and a locking side stile.
fig 5. Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Edwardian walnut Wellington chest carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

fig 6. An upright wooden Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with brass drop handles and a locking side stile.
fig 6. Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

fig 7. An upright wooden Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with brass drop handles and a locking side stile.
fig 7. Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA985963
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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Archive I An upright wooden Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with brass drop handles and a locking side stile. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Walnut Wellington Chest

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2 Shaftesbury Road
Wilton
Salisbury
Wiltshire
England
SP2 0DR
United Kingdom
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Hingstons of Wilton
Verified Since Mar 2010
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An upright wooden Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with brass drop handles and a locking side stile.
Edwardian walnut Wellington chest
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An upright wooden Wellington chest featuring five stacked drawers with brass drop handles and a locking side stile.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLocking side stile, Brass drop handles, Fluted pilasters, Plinth base
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow set of drawers featuring a locking side-bar or stile that secures all the drawers simultaneously. Originating in the early 19th century, this style traditionally took its name from the Duke of Wellington, though its precise etymology remains a subject of debate among historians.

These cabinets are typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany, often built over secondary softwoods like pine. Traditional joinery includes dovetailed drawer construction, hand-turned or carved details, and fitted brass hardware.

Authentic pieces from the Edwardian period generally exhibit period-correct timber grain, hand-cut dovetails, original brass or cast-iron locks, and natural signs of ageing such as uniform patina and oxidisation on the metal fixtures.

This type of compact furniture fits effectively into limited spaces, serving as a vertical storage solution in a bedroom or hallway. Pairing the rich wood tones with neutral wall colours and minimalist decor creates a balanced contrast between period character and modern design.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct placement near heat sources or sunlight to prevent wood cracking, and applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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