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Wellington Chest in Fiddleback Mahogany Attributed to Holland & Sons Circa 1850
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Wellington Chest in Fiddleback Mahogany Attributed to Holland & Sons Circa 1850

19th century
Sold 30 January 2025 · Spencer Robertson Antiques
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Extremely good quality fiddleback mahogany veneer Wellington chest of drawers circa 1850. The attractive double moulded. Top rests on seven mahogany lined drawers with original wooden screw threaded turned knob handles. The drawers are flanked by moulded, hinged pilasters, one of which has a side locking, mechanism with a functioning key, enabling the drawers to all be locked securely. The chest sits on an OG moulded plinth. The original pine back is made of twin panel construction.

Physical Dimensions
Height
121.9cm (47.99")
Width
55.9cm (22.01")
Depth
38.1cm (15.00")
Declaration

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1850s.

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Extremely good quality fiddleback mahogany veneer Wellington chest of drawers circa 1850. The attractive double moulded. Top rests on seven mahogany lined drawers with original wooden screw threaded turned knob handles.
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The drawers are flanked by moulded, hinged pilasters, one of which has a side locking, mechanism with a functioning key, enabling the drawers to all be locked securely.
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The chest sits on an OG moulded plinth. The original pine back is made of twin panel construction.

Height
121.9cm (47.99")
Width
55.9cm (22.01")
Depth
38.1cm (15.00")
Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Fiddleback Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1850s.

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SA1080728
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Archive I A tall, narrow victorian wellington chest made of figured mahogany featuring seven horizontal drawers and a locking side bar. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Wellington Chest in Fiddleback Mahogany Attributed to Holland & Sons Circa 1850

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DT9 3DP
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A tall, narrow victorian wellington chest made of figured mahogany featuring seven horizontal drawers and a locking side bar.
Wellington Chest in Fiddleback Mahogany Attributed to Holland & Sons Circa 1850
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A tall, narrow victorian wellington chest made of figured mahogany featuring seven horizontal drawers and a locking side bar.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLocking side pilaster, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base, Figured timber grain
  • SizeH 121.9 cm (48 in) x W 55.9 cm (22 in) x D 38.1 cm (15 in)

FAQs

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow set of drawers traditionally featuring a hinged locking side stile that secures all the drawers at once, named after the Duke of Wellington and originating in the early 19th century.

These chests are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, often featuring figured veneers such as fiddleback or flame mahogany, with hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery, solid secondary timbers like oak or pine inside the drawers, traditional hand-turned wooden knobs, and a functional locking mechanism with a working key and side bar.

Due to its vertical proportions and narrow footprint, this piece functions well in compact spaces or as an accent cabinet in a study or bedroom, pairing effectively with both traditional and modern decor.

Preserve the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and maintain the finish using traditional beeswax applied sparingly with a soft cloth.
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