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Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
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Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest

19th century
Sold 19 October 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest.

This Wellington Chest Stands Upon a Plinth Base.

Features an Arrangement of 7 Graduated Drawers with Turned Knobs.

The Drawers are Flanked By Columns one of Which Acts as a Locking Mechanism for all Drawers.

The Tops of the Columns Having Carved Corbels.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 41" (104cm)

Width 20" (51cm)

Depth 14" (36cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1165813
Dealers Internal Reference
PP110-14
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Description
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest.

This Wellington Chest Stands Upon a Plinth Base.

Features an Arrangement of 7 Graduated Drawers with Turned Knobs.

The Drawers are Flanked By Columns one of Which Acts as a Locking Mechanism for all Drawers.

The Tops of the Columns Having Carved Corbels.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 41" (104cm)

Width 20" (51cm)

Depth 14" (36cm)

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165813
Dealers Internal Ref
PP110-14
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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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring multiple graduating drawers and a locking side stile.
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Ref: SA1165813
A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring multiple graduating drawers and a locking side stile.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged locking side stile, Graduating drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Carved corbels
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow set of drawers characterised by a hinged locking side stile that secures all the drawers when locked, originating in the 19th century.

They are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or burr walnut, often featuring secondary softwoods like pine for the drawer linings.

Authentic pieces generally display period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional patina, and the characteristic locking mechanism with a working key.

This type of chest works well as a practical storage solution in compact spaces, contrasting effectively against contemporary neutral walls to highlight its rich wood tones.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth.
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