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Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Wellington Chest with Compartment Top
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Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Wellington Chest with Compartment Top

19th century
Sold 17 February 2025 · E W Cousins and Son
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Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Wellington Chest with Compartment Top. The hinged top having mirrored half veneers and a square edge opening to a void interior. Cross veneered frieze with key hole for lid. The mahogany lined drawers with wood knob handles. The side hinged locking bars, one with bolt fixings the other with brass lock, both topped by scrolled corbels. All on plinth base.

Dimensions:

23 1/2" wide

17" deep

47 1/2" high

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA490516
Dealers Internal Reference
8492
Description
Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Wellington Chest with Compartment Top. The hinged top having mirrored half veneers and a square edge opening to a void interior. Cross veneered frieze with key hole for lid. The mahogany lined drawers with wood knob handles.
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The side hinged locking bars, one with bolt fixings the other with brass lock, both topped by scrolled corbels.
E W Cousins and Son

All on plinth base.

Dimensions:

23 1/2" wide

17" deep

47 1/2" high

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA490516
Dealers Internal Ref
8492
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Wellington Chest with Compartment Top

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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ewcousinsandson
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Items Sold 1,291
E W Cousins and Son
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A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved corbels flanking the upper section.
Fine Quality Victorian Mahogany 7 Drawer Wellington Chest with Compartment Top
Ref: SA490516
A tall, narrow Victorian mahogany Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved corbels flanking the upper section.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Carved corbels, Hinged locking side flap, Plinth base
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The Wellington chest originated during the early 19th century in Britain, traditionally characterised by its tall, narrow proportions and a hinged locking stile that secures all drawers simultaneously.

These chests were typically crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and turned wooden knobs.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction traits such as hand-planed drawer linings, traditional brass or iron locks, solid timber backs, and appropriate patination and wear consistent with age.

Its vertical profile makes it ideal for compact spaces or alcoves where floor space is limited, serving as a functional storage piece while adding rich, dark timber tones to a contemporary room.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the finish.
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