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A Minature Oak 19thc Chest of Drawers
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A Minature Oak 19thc Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 30 September 2024 · Mike Melody Antiques
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A super original minature oak chest . Often called "apprentice pieces" or "shop samples.".

Two trains of thought ,either made by apprentices to show their skills or salemen,s samples. Smaller versions of the full size pieces but easy to carry around.

This oak piece dates from around 1880 and has original handles and a good colour

It measures 25cms w ,20cms h and 15cms deep.

These minature chests are nowdays often used as jewellry drawers.

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Miniature Oak Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

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A super original minature oak chest . Often called "apprentice pieces" or "shop samples.".

Two trains of thought ,either made by apprentices to show their skills or salemen,s samples. Smaller versions of the full size pieces but easy to carry around.

fig 1. A small nineteenth-century miniature oak chest of drawers featuring three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved pilasters.
fig 1. A Minature Oak 19thc Chest of Drawers

This oak piece dates from around 1880 and has original handles and a good colour

It measures 25cms w ,20cms h and 15cms deep.

These minature chests are nowdays often used as jewellry drawers.

UK delivery included

Allforms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Miniature Oak Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2013
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Mike Melody Antiques
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A small nineteenth-century miniature oak chest of drawers featuring three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved pilasters.
A MINATURE OAK 19THC CHEST OF DRAWERS
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A small nineteenth-century miniature oak chest of drawers featuring three horizontal drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved pilasters.
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  • ObjectMiniature Chest
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved pilasters, Turned wooden knobs, Bracket feet, Three-drawer configuration

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Miniature chests of drawers from the nineteenth century were often created as apprentice pieces, salesman samples, or specialised pieces for storing small valuables like jewellery and trinkets.

These items were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, featuring traditional joinery like dovetails on the drawer construction and hand-turned wooden knobs.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, natural timber oxidisation, hand-cut joinery, and wear consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

It can be placed on a desktop, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to act as a focal point for displaying small curiosities while adding historical texture to modern spaces.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood shrinkage, and occasionally treat the timber with appropriate microcrystalline wax to maintain the finish.
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