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Early 18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250

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Early 18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th century
Description

We are offering for your home this Beautiful Small Walnut Chest in need of minor Restoration which will be carried out in our own workshops before delivery to you.

Feather banded Drawers which are Oak lined.

Cross grained D shaped moulding's to the front.

The sides are banded.

The top has booked matched veneer and crossbanded.

Great Colour and Patination throughout.

Lovely handles and what look to be original escutcheons.

Sat on Later Bun feet that are very much in the keeping of the Period.

Lovely Size at 3ft Wide. 22 1/2 inches deep and 32 3/4 inches tall.

Restoration and Delivery within the UK is included in the asking price and shipping is also a pleasure so please do contact us for a competitive quote.

Please do contact us for more details on this item or any other that we may have in stock.

Thanks for looking Chris 07778655965.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
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Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Walnut Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA1041953
Description
We are offering for your home this Beautiful Small Walnut Chest in need of minor Restoration which will be carried out in our own workshops before delivery to you.

Feather banded Drawers which are Oak lined.

fig 1. An early 18th-century burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with decorative brass drop handles and turned bun feet.
fig 1. Early 18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

Cross grained D shaped moulding's to the front.

The sides are banded.

The top has booked matched veneer and crossbanded.

Great Colour and Patination throughout.

Lovely handles and what look to be original escutcheons.

fig 2. An early 18th-century burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with decorative brass drop handles and turned bun feet.
fig 2. Early 18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

Sat on Later Bun feet that are very much in the keeping of the Period.

Lovely Size at 3ft Wide. 22 1/2 inches deep and 32 3/4 inches tall.

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Restoration and Delivery within the UK is included in the asking price and shipping is also a pleasure so please do contact us for a competitive quote.
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd

Please do contact us for more details on this item or any other that we may have in stock.

Thanks for looking Chris 07778655965.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Walnut Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA1041953
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010
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Northwick Business Centre
Blockley
Gloucestershire
GL56 9RF
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An early 18th-century burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with decorative brass drop handles and turned bun feet.
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
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Early 18th-century walnut chests of drawers, originating in the Queen Anne and early Georgian eras, are distinguished by the extensive use of figured or burr walnut veneers laid over oak or pine carcasses. They commonly feature a two-short over three-long drawer arrangement, crossbanded drawer borders, brass drop handles with backplates, and bracket or turned bun feet.

The exterior surfaces were typically clad in walnut or burr walnut veneers, with drawer linings constructed from secondary woods such as oak, pine, or deal. Hardware was traditionally cast from brass, including decorative teardrop or bail handles and engraved escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints that are wider and less uniform than modern machine joints, alongside hand-sawn back panels and drawer bottoms. Key indicators include signs of historic hand-planing, original brass mounting holes, and natural patination on both wood and hardware.

An antique walnut chest serves as an anchor piece in entryways, bedrooms, or living spaces, pairing well with contemporary artwork or minimalist lighting. The warm wood tones contrast effectively against neutral paint schemes, architectural plaster, or dark accent walls.

Walnut surfaces should be dusted regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and treated periodically with high-quality beeswax paste to protect the finish. Moisture, direct sunlight, and placement near central heating radiators should be avoided to prevent veneer lift or wood shrinkage.
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