Small English Wellington Chest Of Drawers In Walnut Veneer, Victorian Period, 19th Century

Small Wellington chest of drawers in walnut veneer, English Victorian work, mid-19th century, circa 1840–1860.

A fine English Wellington chest of drawers, circa 1840–1860, in the spirit of Gillows productions, veneered in figured walnut and appealing for the quality of its grain, the rarity of its compact size, and the preservation of its ingenious lateral locking mechanism.

The piece opens at the front with seven drawers of varying sizes, fitted with their original turned wooden knobs. The drawers are flanked by a movable side pilaster fitted with a brass lock, forming a locking system for the whole, in accordance with the Wellington chest principle. The mechanism is in working order; however, the absence of the key prevents it from being locked.

On both the front and sides, the piece is veneered in strongly figured walnut. It has a rectangular top and a plinth base. This small model has a handsome decorative presence, with narrow, vertical proportions characteristic of this type of 19th-century English furniture.

Very good overall condition. Visible signs of use and minor surface scratches. Key missing. Old chalk marks are present on the back, possibly corresponding to a former inventory or sale number.

Dimensions:
• Height: 93.5 cm
• Width: 46 cm
• Depth: 31 cm

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