A VICTORIAN BLACK WALNUT WELLINGTON CHEST OF DRAWERS, CIRCA 1840, with a stepped rectangular top above two stylized lappet corbels on tall flat panels with right panel hinged and locking, opening to seven graduated drawers centering two sham drawers concealing a drop-front secretary with an aubergine velvet writing surface, before four satinwood cyma crested ebonized cubby holes over two satinwood short drawers with button form pulls, raised on a conforming base and drawers mounted with walnut "mushroom" shaped pulls, includes one key. Height: 48 3/4" Width: 22 1/2" Depth: 16" Provenance: Private Collector, Houston, Texas

Good to very good condition with normal light surface scratches, dings, a few old repairs, small edge nicks, and surface buildup in crevices. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."