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Antique C.1900 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 6 Drawers – Fine Quality
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Antique C.1900 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 6 Drawers – Fine Quality

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique c.1900 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 6 Drawers – Fine Quality

This fine quality antique c.1900 mahogany Wellington chest of six drawers combines elegant proportions with practical storage. With its clean lines, warm patina and attractive brass ormolu handles, this tall chest is both decorative and useful, making it a versatile piece of functional antique furniture.

The chest is structurally sound with no loose joints, while all six drawers slide freely. Its tall, narrow proportions make it particularly practical where storage is required without taking up excessive floor space.

Features & Craftsmanship

Fine quality antique mahogany Wellington chest

Circa 1900

Six drawers

Attractive brass ormolu handles

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Drawers slide freely

Tall, practical proportions

Dimensions

Width: 56cm

Depth: 42cm

Height: 105cm

Condition

Presented in good antique condition, with minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs and alterations consistent with genuine period use.

There is no evidence of woodworm.

The chest has no lock.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8970

Includes our 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive and reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

This antique c.1900 mahogany Wellington chest of six drawers combines practical storage with attractive period character, elegant proportions and brass ormolu handles, making it a useful and decorative addition to a range of traditional and contemporary interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234602
Dealers Internal Reference
8970
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique c.1900 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 6 Drawers – Fine Quality

This fine quality antique c.1900 mahogany Wellington chest of six drawers combines elegant proportions with practical storage.

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With its clean lines, warm patina and attractive brass ormolu handles, this tall chest is both decorative and useful, making it a versatile piece of functional antique furniture.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring six drawers with brass handles and a right-side locking pilaster on a plinth base.
fig 1. Antique C.1900 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 6 Drawers – Fine Quality

The chest is structurally sound with no loose joints, while all six drawers slide freely. Its tall, narrow proportions make it particularly practical where storage is required without taking up excessive floor space.

fig 2. A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring six drawers with brass handles and a right-side locking pilaster on a plinth base.
fig 2. Antique C.1900 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 6 Drawers – Fine Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

Fine quality antique mahogany Wellington chest

Circa 1900

Six drawers

Attractive brass ormolu handles

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Drawers slide freely

Tall, practical proportions

fig 3. A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring six drawers with brass handles and a right-side locking pilaster on a plinth base.
fig 3. Antique C.1900 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 6 Drawers – Fine Quality

Dimensions

Width: 56cm

Depth: 42cm

Height: 105cm

Condition

Presented in good antique condition, with minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs and alterations consistent with genuine period use.

fig 4. A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring six drawers with brass handles and a right-side locking pilaster on a plinth base.
fig 4. Antique C.1900 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 6 Drawers – Fine Quality

There is no evidence of woodworm.

The chest has no lock.

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8970

Includes our 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive and reliable UK and international door-to-door delivery available

fig 5. A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring six drawers with brass handles and a right-side locking pilaster on a plinth base.
fig 5. Antique C.1900 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 6 Drawers – Fine Quality

This antique c.1900 mahogany Wellington chest of six drawers combines practical storage with attractive period character, elegant proportions and brass ormolu handles, making it a useful and decorative addition to a range of traditional and contemporary interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Mahogany Wellington Chest to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234602
Dealers Internal Ref
8970
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Norfolk
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A tall mahogany Wellington chest featuring six drawers with brass handles and a right-side locking pilaster on a plinth base.
Antique c.1900 Mahogany Wellington Chest of 6 Drawers – Fine Quality
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged locking pilaster, Swan-neck handles, Plinth base, Moulded top border

This Edwardian Wellington chest is a tall, narrow mahogany storage piece from the period around 1900, finished in a warm brown tone with a clear patina. The body incorporates a moulded top border above six horizontal drawers, each fitted with polished brass swan-neck swing handles on decorative backplates. The right side contains a hinged locking pilaster running vertically down the height of the frame, and the base rests on a simple plinth. Minor historic knocks, marks, cracks, imperfections, repairs and alterations are visible across the wood surfaces from genuine period use. Measuring 56 cm wide by 42 cm deep and 105 cm high, this compact chest fits comfortably in restricted spaces within a bedroom, dressing room or hallway. The six sliding drawers offer concealed organisation for smaller items, personal accessories or stationery. Its restrained lines complement traditional studies or modern living areas requiring functional character furniture without dominating the floor area.

FAQs

Named after the 1st Duke of Wellington, a Wellington chest is a tall, narrow chest of drawers characterised by a side hinged pilaster that locks all drawers simultaneously.

These chests were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and cast brass handles.

Look for a working hinged side bar with a keyhole lock, solid wood drawer linings, and hand-cut joinery typical of 19th and early 20th-century craftsmanship.

Its tall, compact footprint makes it ideal for narrow alcoves, traditional study spaces, dressing rooms, or hallway storage.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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