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Mid C18th Early George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,872     $2,032
£1,600
M Lees and Sons

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    M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218
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Mid C18th Early George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers .

18th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Mid C18th early George III period mahogany chest of drawers.

Lancashire regional design mahogany chest of 2 short and 3 long graduated ‘cock-beaded’ edge drawers , with architectural reeded quarter column corner uprights. Retaining all it’s original brass-ware , having ‘swans-neck’ handles and raised on bracket feet.

Of good scale and proportions having achieved a wonderful colour and patina to the superior grade of selected mahogany .

In excellent original condition throughout with boarded backboards and all original blocks to underside of feet .

The figured top with some minor historic marks and stains but crucially with its original surface and ‘skin’ . Has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops, ready for use .

H 33”

W 41”

D 20”

England, Lancashire c.1750

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the 1750s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08039165
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques Date1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-270 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1750s:
Fine hand-cut drawer dovetails: hand cabinetmaking before machine cutting.
Rough-sawn pine backboards fixed with period nails: typical 18th-century workshop construction.
Fluted quarter columns to the front corners: regional George III styling.
Shaped pine backing blocks beneath the bracket feet: intact early structural support.
Water rings and dark marks on the figured top: decades of household use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1005595
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 238
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Mid C18th early George III period mahogany chest of drawers.
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Lancashire regional design mahogany chest of 2 short and 3 long graduated ‘cock-beaded’ edge drawers , with architectural reeded quarter column corner uprights.
M Lees and Sons

Retaining all it’s original brass-ware , having ‘swans-neck’ handles and raised on bracket feet.

fig 1. A mid-18th century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a two over three drawer layout with brass handles and bracket feet.
fig 1. Mid C18th Early George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers .

Of good scale and proportions having achieved a wonderful colour and patina to the superior grade of selected mahogany .

In excellent original condition throughout with boarded backboards and all original blocks to underside of feet .

fig 2. A mid-18th century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a two over three drawer layout with brass handles and bracket feet.
fig 2. Mid C18th Early George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers .

The figured top with some minor historic marks and stains but crucially with its original surface and ‘skin’ . Has been sympathetically cleaned and waxed in our workshops, ready for use .

H 33”

W 41”

D 20”

England, Lancashire c.1750

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the 1750s.

Independent Date Report ID 08039165
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques dating1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-270 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1750s:
Fine hand-cut drawer dovetails: hand cabinetmaking before machine cutting.
Rough-sawn pine backboards fixed with period nails: typical 18th-century workshop construction.
Fluted quarter columns to the front corners: regional George III styling.
Shaped pine backing blocks beneath the bracket feet: intact early structural support.
Water rings and dark marks on the figured top: decades of household use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1005595
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 238
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,602
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A mid-18th century George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a two over three drawer layout with brass handles and bracket feet.
Mid C18th early George III period mahogany chest of drawers .
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Swan-neck handles, Reeded pilasters, Two over three arrangement
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This mid-18th-century early George III period Lancashire regional design chest of drawers dates to approximately 1750 and follows an English Country House style. Constructed from dark brown superior grade selected mahogany with a figured top, the piece displays a two over three drawer arrangement with cock-beaded edges, architectural reeded quarter column corner uprights, and a boarded backboard. The drawers contain original brass swan-neck handles with brass escutcheons, and the entire structure is raised on bracket feet with original blocks to the underside. The surfaces show minor historic marks and stains alongside an original surface and skin, finished with wax. Measuring 84 cm high, 103 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, the chest of drawers suits placement in a bedroom, landing, or hallway as a storage unit. Everyday use involves keeping folded clothing, linens, or documents organized within the five graduated drawers, while the top surface supports decorative lamps, mirrors, or personal items in a traditional domestic setting.

FAQs

George III furniture, spanning from 1760 to 1820, is defined by classical proportions, visual symmetry, and the dominant use of high-grade mahogany wood.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised imported mahogany for the outer carcass, secondary timber such as pine or oak for interior drawer linings, and cast brass for handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic pieces display hand-sawn drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail jointing, natural timber shrinkage over time, original brass hardware, and period-correct bracket or Ogee feet.

A Georgian chest works as a focal point when placed against neutral wall tones, topped with modern ceramics, and placed beneath abstract contemporary artwork.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, and position the piece away from direct heat sources.
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