A9100 – Restored Early Victorian Light-Tone Mahogany Chest, c. 1860
Note: The lighter area in the centre of the chest shown in the first image is a reflection of the camera stand.
Comprehensively restored and fitted with new hardwood drawer runners, this rare early Victorian chest is a distinctive example of nineteenth-century craftsmanship. Its elegant proportions, exceptional construction and beautifully preserved character make it both a striking and practical piece.
Features:
Solid light-tone Mahogany construction
Traditional French-polish finish
Five rebuilt, hand-dovetailed drawers with smooth, reliable operation
Clean drawer interiors
Original decoratively turned Mahogany handles with original Mahogany screws
Original oversized brass keyholes and internal locks
Original drawer shelving to help minimise dust between drawers
New hardwood drawer runners
Original Mahogany drawer stops, refitted
Exceptionally high build quality
Original Mahogany bun feet with new commercial-grade anti-scratch pads
Distinctive distressed features and original patina retained
Large profile with deep drawers
Full-length side pillars
Thick Mahogany drawer bases
Restoration and condition: The five extra-large drawers have been completely rebuilt, re-glued and re-nailed. New timber cross-members have been installed beneath the drawers to provide additional strength and load-bearing capacity, while the original bases have been refitted. The drawers feature more than twice the usual number of dovetails and now open and close smoothly.
The internal rails and guides show minimal wear and have been re-glued and re-nailed where required. The external Mahogany surfaces retain beautiful distressed details and natural patina. A crack to the right side has been rejoined with high-strength compound, filled, colour-matched and French-polished. The original back-boards remain in good order and have been re-nailed with deep-biting 50 mm nails.
Please note: This is an exceptionally heavy chest for its size, even with the drawers removed, and will require at least two people for removal and transport.
Dimensions: 1070W × 575D × 1225H mm
Item: TC1203144
Restocking fee: As this is a one-off antique and restored piece, MRBEAMS.COM.AU reserves the right to cancel an order and refund payment less a 5% restocking fee if the buyer cannot be contacted within 48 hours of purchase or changes their mind.
