1850s Victorian Antique Cabinet Maker’s Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior

This is an antique master cabinet maker’s chest. An English, heavy tool trunk with mahogany and walnut interior, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Wonderful master craftsman’s tool chest with an exquisite fitted interior
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Dark painted pine exterior a perfect foil to the striking caramel hues within
Fascia dressed with a diamond-shaped inlaid lock — key absent

Opening the lid reveals a superb interior, with removable banks of drawers
Inlaid flame mahogany, walnut and oak in contrasting hues creates an appealing decorative finish
Fifteen drawers across two banks, each accentuated with small ebonised pulls in cupped recesses
Lower section hosts a lidded container with small leather pull tab

This is a delightful antique master cabinet maker’s chest, with an exceptional fitted interior to delight guests as a distinctive coffee table, or ideal for the specimen collector thanks to the suite of small drawers. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 96.5cm (38”)
Max Depth: 66cm (26”)
Max Height: 64cm (25.25”)

Lower Compartment Width: 84.5cm (33.25”)
Lower Compartment Depth: 18cm (7”)
Lower Compartment Height: 22cm (8.75”)