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Antique Victorian Miniature Mahogany Wellington Chest of Five Drawers

$1,621.27
£1,190
€1,454.52
CA$2,288.67
A$2,359.59
CHF 1,329.16
MX$30,193.84
NOK 15,337.08
SEK 16,041.68
DKK 10,876.31

About the Item

Constructed in rich mahogany with warm honey tones, this miniature chest of drawers follows the distinctive Wellington design. A hinged side pilaster secures the entire tier of five graduated drawers when locked in place, opening on small brass hinges to allow drawer access once unlatched with its key. Each drawer front is mounted with an ornate pierced brass backplate swing handle, providing an attractive focal point against the straight-grained timber. Crafted in miniature cabinet proportions, the piece serves as an apprentice cabinet or specimen chest. The drawers feature neat dovetail joints joining solid linings, with internal dimensions measuring approximately 25 cm wide by 20 cm deep. The graduated drawer depths range from 5.5 cm at the top, through 6.5 cm, to 7 cm for each of the three lower tiers, offering practical compartmentalised storage for jewellery, keepsakes, coins, or small collectables. The overhanging top features a clean moulded edge with gently rounded front corners, echoed by curved front uprights flanking the drawer stack. Below, the cabinet terminates in a sturdy stepped plinth base that anchors the petite form. The rear panel is finished with period framing and stained boarding consistent with late nineteenth-century cabinetmaking practices. Surviving from the Victorian era, the chest measures 38 cm wide, 28 cm deep, and 58.5 cm high. Its compact footprint makes it suited for placement on a desk, dressing table, or side table, combining the decorative presence of a classic English library Wellington chest with practical small-scale storage. We ship internationally, tracked. Please see our other items for sale, where we combine shipping on multiple lots. We also offer freight shipping for larger furniture pieces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Mahogany
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Nottingham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9003252573342

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