Wellington chest
Category
Furniture
Date
1825 - 1849
Materials
Mahogany
Measurements
127 x 64 x 40 cm
Place of origin
England
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Carlyle's House, London
NT 263314
Summary
A mahogany Wellington chest, English, second quarter 19th century, with moulded top and seven graduated drawers, between pilasters topped by shaped corbels. The left proper pilaster hinged and lockable to secure drawers. The two lower drawers also with locks. On a plinth base. Two drawer fronts retain fragments of labels bearing Thomas Carlyle's handwriting.
Provenance
Owned by Jane and Thomas Carlyle during their occupation of 24 Cheyne Row (then 5 Cheyne Row) until Thomas' death in 1881. Then by descent to the previous owners, the Harland family. Purchased by the National Trust in 2022.