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A George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Giles Grendey, C.1740
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A George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Giles Grendey, C.1740

Sold 27 August 2025 · Spitalfields House
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A smart George II mahogany caddy top chest of drawers in the manner of Giles Grendey (1693-1780). Circa 1740. Of small proportions with superb colour & figuring. Retaining the original oak drawer linings and locks. Early brass pierced handles. Featuring a brushing slide over four graduated drawers on bracket feet.

Measures - 79cm H x 76cm W x 44cm D.

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A smart George II mahogany caddy top chest of drawers in the manner of Giles Grendey (1693-1780). Circa 1740. Of small proportions with superb colour & figuring. Retaining the original oak drawer linings and locks. Early brass pierced handles. Featuring a brushing slide over four graduated drawers on bracket feet.

Measures - 79cm H x 76cm W x 44cm D.

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Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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Archive I An 18th-century George II mahogany chest of drawers featuring brass batwing handles, key escutcheons, and shaped bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Giles Grendey, C.1740

Archive II An 18th-century George II mahogany chest of drawers featuring brass batwing handles, key escutcheons, and shaped bracket feet. View II
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An 18th-century George II mahogany chest of drawers featuring brass batwing handles, key escutcheons, and shaped bracket feet.
A George II mahogany chest of drawers in the manner of Giles Grendey, c.1740
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An 18th-century George II mahogany chest of drawers featuring brass batwing handles, key escutcheons, and shaped bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialMahogany, Oak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Brass batwing handles, Key escutcheons, Cockbeaded drawer edges

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George II furniture, spanning roughly from 1927 to 1760, is characterised by a transition from heavy walnut designs to the sophisticated use of solid mahogany, featuring classical architectural proportions, carved details, and bracket feet.

Master cabinetmakers predominantly utilised dense Cuban mahogany for primary exterior surfaces, frequently paired with secondary native timbers such as oak for drawer linings and deal for backboards.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional patination, original or period brass hardware with matching ghost marks, and secondary woods consistent with 18th-century workshop practices.

This piece works effectively as a grounding focal point in a traditional study or living space, paired with contemporary minimalist lighting or abstract art to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels between 40 and 50 percent, keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat the surface periodically with natural beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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