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Dumfries House George III Mahogany Chest
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Dumfries House George III Mahogany Chest

18th century
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Circa 1770. A good quality mid George III mahogany chest of drawers. The ‘Dumfries House’ style chest with well figured mahogany top and moulded fore-edge, the front with a configuration of four full length graduating drawers, each with pierced and gilded escutcheons and gilded and cast swanneck handles with elegant rococo back-plates, beneath the bottom drawer there is further mouldings and the chest rests on four chunky bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1072580
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Description
Circa 1770. A good quality mid George III mahogany chest of drawers. The ‘Dumfries House’ style chest with well figured mahogany top and moulded fore-edge, the front with a configuration of four full length graduating drawers, each with pierced and gilded escutcheons and gilded and cast swanneck handles with elegant rococo back-plates, beneath the bottom drawer there is further mouldings and the chest rests on four chunky bracket feet.
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1072580
Dealers Internal Ref
8746
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A George III dark mahogany chest of four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
Dumfries House George III Mahogany Chest
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A George III dark mahogany chest of four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers is a traditional piece of storage furniture originating from the reign of King George III, characterised by symmetrical proportions, solid timber construction, and neoclassical influences.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods, and cast brass escutcheons and handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, irregular hand-sawn backboards, natural timber shrinkage around drawer runners, and period-correct cast brass swan-neck handles.

Position the chest as a functional focal point in a bedroom, hallway, or living room, pairing the timber tones with neutral wall colours, contemporary lighting, or framed artwork.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice yearly, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading.
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