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Victorian Mahogany Wellington Specimen Collectors Chest
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Victorian Mahogany Wellington Specimen Collectors Chest

19th century
Sold 6 October 2024 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A handsome antique Victorian mahogany wellington type collectors specimen chest dating from circa 1870. with a rectangular moulded top over twelve numbered drawers and standing on a skirted base and raised on metal casters. A good example with good colour and patina to the drawers, it locks to one side and comes with a key. The top has been refinished/replaced at some point.

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Good colour and patina. Comes with working lock. General wear and marks commensurate with age. The top has been refinished/replaced at some point. Some old filled in holes to one side. Only locks on one side.

Dimensions:

Height: 97cm

Max Width: 48cm

Max Depth: 56cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1095806
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A handsome antique Victorian mahogany wellington type collectors specimen chest dating from circa 1870.
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with a rectangular moulded top over twelve numbered drawers and standing on a skirted base and raised on metal casters.
Antique Furniture Direct

A good example with good colour and patina to the drawers, it locks to one side and comes with a key. The top has been refinished/replaced at some point.

fig 1. A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Wellington Specimen Collectors Chest

Construction/Wood:

Mahogany

Condition Report:

Good colour and patina. Comes with working lock. General wear and marks commensurate with age. The top has been refinished/replaced at some point. Some old filled in holes to one side. Only locks on one side.

Dimensions:

Height: 97cm

Max Width: 48cm

Max Depth: 56cm

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095806
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Archive I A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Specimen Collectors Chest

Archive II A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View II
Archive III A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View III
Archive IV A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View IV
Archive V A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View V
Archive VI A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View VI
Archive VII A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View VIII
Archive IX A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View IX
Archive X A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View X
Archive XI A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View XI
Archive XII A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View XII
Archive XIII A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors. View XIII
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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors.
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Specimen Collectors Chest
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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring numerous small drawers, turned wooden knobs, a side-locking stile, and standing on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLocking side stile, Multiple shallow drawers, Turned wooden knob handles, Castors
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow style of chest of drawers traditionally featuring a hinged locking stile on one side that secures all the drawers simultaneously with a single padlock or key. Originating in the early 19th century, they were frequently used as specimen cabinets, gentlemans chests, or for storing delicate items such as coins, medals, and jewellery.

Authentic period pieces are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over a secondary timber substrate, such as pine or oak. Construction features standardly include hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer boxes, turned wooden knob handles, and heavy brass or iron castors.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction markers such as hand-sawn timber marks, irregular dovetails, period-appropriate secondary woods, and genuine wear patterns on the drawer runners. The locking mechanism should feature an original steel or brass mortise lock integrated into the side locking stile.

Due to its vertical proportions and narrow footprint, this piece functions effectively in limited spaces as an accent storage unit. It pairs well within traditional study environments, studies, or transitional bedrooms, providing functional vertical storage without dominating the floor plan.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and avoiding direct exposure to sunlight, which can fade the rich patina of the wood. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodic application of traditional beeswax help maintain the finish without damaging the aged surface.
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