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A Unusually Small 'Scotch' Chest with Serpentine Top, Second Half 19th Century
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A Unusually Small 'Scotch' Chest with Serpentine Top, Second Half 19th Century

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Jeckyll & Co
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Constructed from mahogany, ash and pine

A simple and useful piece of furniture. The size is rare, Scotch chests are more typically large and heavy with six deep drawers enclosed by large turned columns. This is example is far more restrained, the decorative interest being its size, the quality of the timber and the shaped serpentine top.

Well presented overall, nice quality timber. Small section of moulding missing from the corner of the bottom drawer and a couple of fine splits to l/h side, see images.

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Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated these Small Scotch Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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Constructed from mahogany, ash and pine

A simple and useful piece of furniture.

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The size is rare, Scotch chests are more typically large and heavy with six deep drawers enclosed by large turned columns.
Jeckyll & Co

This is example is far more restrained, the decorative interest being its size, the quality of the timber and the shaped serpentine top.

fig 1. A small Victorian flame mahogany Scotch chest of drawers with two short over two long drawers, turned wooden knobs, and a serpentine top.
fig 1. A Unusually Small 'Scotch' Chest with Serpentine Top, Second Half 19th Century

Well presented overall, nice quality timber. Small section of moulding missing from the corner of the bottom drawer and a couple of fine splits to l/h side, see images.

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated these Small Scotch Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1228538
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Archive I A small Victorian flame mahogany Scotch chest of drawers with two short over two long drawers, turned wooden knobs, and a serpentine top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Unusually Small 'Scotch' Chest with Serpentine Top, Second Half 19th Century

Archive II A small Victorian flame mahogany Scotch chest of drawers with two short over two long drawers, turned wooden knobs, and a serpentine top. View II
Archive III A small Victorian flame mahogany Scotch chest of drawers with two short over two long drawers, turned wooden knobs, and a serpentine top. View III
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A small Victorian flame mahogany Scotch chest of drawers with two short over two long drawers, turned wooden knobs, and a serpentine top.
A Unusually Small 'Scotch' Chest With Serpentine Top, Second Half 19th Century
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A small Victorian flame mahogany Scotch chest of drawers with two short over two long drawers, turned wooden knobs, and a serpentine top.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine top, Turned wooden knobs, Flame mahogany veneer, Plinth base

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Scotch chests are traditional Scottish storage pieces typically characterised by deep proportions, flame mahogany veneers, and drawer configurations built above a solid plinth base.

Cabinet makers during the second half of the 19th century utilised solid pine or oak drawer linings with flame mahogany veneers, joined with hand-cut dovetails and fitted with turned timber knobs.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed back panels, natural timber shrinkage across wide surfaces, original brass locks, and turned wooden handles.

A dark timber chest provides visual weight in modern spaces when positioned against neutral walls, complemented by modern lighting fixtures, abstract wall art, and minimalist decorative items.

Regular dusting with a soft dry microfibre cloth and annual applications of clear beeswax polish will maintain the lustre, while positioning away from direct heat sources prevents timber movement.
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