A charming example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, this apprentice piece was created by a young cabinetmaker to demonstrate mastery before entering the trade. Solid pine with hand-cut dovetails throughout, it carries the quiet confidence of a maker who knew his tools and took time with every joint. Later replacement knobs offer a sympathetic refresh while preserving the chest’s original character.
Compact but deeply useful, it works beautifully as a jewellery chest, sewing box, workbox, bedside companion, or fireside keeper of stationery and letters. A gentle, warm polish and decades of careful use have given the surface that soft glow you only find on lived-in timber.
A piece that brings story, skill, and scale - an object made to last, and now ready to be loved again. 
Dog not included.
Details
•Date: c. 1890
•Construction: Solid pine; hand-cut dovetails
•Fittings: Later replacement knobs
•Condition: Lovely, age-consistent wear; structurally sound
•Use: Jewellery box, sewing/work box, bedside chest
•Size: Approx. 36cm H x 37cm W