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Victorian Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers
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Victorian Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 12 June 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Here We Have a Victorian Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers or Travelling Salesman Sample.

The Chest Stands Upon a Plinth Base With Turned Flat Bun Feet.

Featuring an Arrangement of 2 over 3 Mahogany Lined Drawers which Retain Their Original Turned Knobs.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 20" (51cm)

Width 18" (46cm)

Depth 8 1/2" (22cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133399
Dealers Internal Reference
PP105-2
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Description
Here We Have a Victorian Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers or Travelling Salesman Sample.

The Chest Stands Upon a Plinth Base With Turned Flat Bun Feet.

“
Featuring an Arrangement of 2 over 3 Mahogany Lined Drawers which Retain Their Original Turned Knobs.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 20" (51cm)

Width 18" (46cm)

Depth 8 1/2" (22cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers to the 1860s.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133399
Dealers Internal Ref
PP105-2
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Philip Hunt Antiques

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Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

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A small Victorian mahogany apprentice chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass escutcheons.
Victorian Mahogany Apprentice Chest of Drawers
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A small Victorian mahogany apprentice chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and brass escutcheons.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGraduated drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Brass key escutcheons, Dovetail joints
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

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An apprentice chest of drawers, often referred to as a salesman sample, is a small-scale model traditionally crafted by woodworking apprentices to demonstrate their mastery of joinery and furniture-making techniques before qualifying as journeymen.

These miniature pieces were typically constructed from high-quality hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, frequently featuring secondary softwoods for internal drawer linings and hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentication relies on examining the construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage, genuine period patina, and appropriate hand tools marks, distinguishing them from modern reproductions.

An apprentice chest can be placed on a desk, sideboard, or console table to serve as a focal point for displaying small collectables while adding historical depth to a contemporary room.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding extreme temperature fluctuations, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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