{"product_id":"antique-english-miniature-mahogany-chest-of-drawers-ca-1870","title":"Antique English Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Ca. 1870","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA Victorian English miniature chest of drawers in solid mahogany, two short drawers over two long, raised on a molded plinth base. Small chests like this were made as cabinet-maker's samples, as collector's pieces for jewelry and trinkets, and occasionally as apprentice work demonstrating joinery at reduced scale. The mahogany has aged to a deep reddish brown with strong figure across the top and drawer fronts. All four original turned mahogany knobs are present, and all four drawers slide and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Miniature chest of drawers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Solid mahogany; pine secondary woods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1860 to 1880, Victorian period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Style | English provincial Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Configuration | Two short drawers over two long drawers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 10 in H x 9.5 in W x 6.25 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Top Drawer Interiors | 1.25 in H x 3.25 in W x 5 in D each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Middle Drawer Interior | 1.25 in H x 7.5 in W x 5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Bottom Drawer Interior | 2.25 in H x 7.5 in W x 5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Hardware | Original turned mahogany knobs, two per drawer, all present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Construction | Solid mahogany case; pine secondary woods; plank back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe chest is in good antique condition overall, with honest wear consistent with age and use. The exterior mahogany case retains its original finish, now aged to a rich reddish brown. The top surface shows light surface scratching and crazing throughout, with a small area of yellowish residue or old wax near the front edge. The molded top edge and sides show scattered minor nicks and abrasions. The front left corner of the plinth base molding has a chip with some wood loss at the corner point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAll four drawers are present, slide, and function. The drawer fronts and visible exterior surfaces are in good condition. The interior of the middle drawer (first long drawer) shows significant damage to the drawer bottom, with a red-painted or coated surface that is heavily cracked and peeling across much of the interior floor. The bottom drawer interior is in better condition. The two short top drawers are unlined and show normal age wear to the raw wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe back of the case is the most worn surface. A paper or fabric covering on the back has deteriorated extensively, with large areas lifted, cracked, and missing, exposing the bare pine beneath. This is not visible from the front or sides and does not affect structure or function. The case overall is solid and the joints are tight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51313337565462,"sku":"AMD-03023","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/JuneEnland2026-5870.jpg?v=1783028226","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/antique-english-miniature-mahogany-chest-of-drawers-ca-1870","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}