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Early George II Antique Chest of Drawers
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Early George II Antique Chest of Drawers

18th century
Sold 16 August 2024 · Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Early George II Antique Chest of Drawers

This early 18th Century Country House Period Oak George II Antique Chest of Drawers dates from ca. 1730. It comes with the wonderful genuine charm and character that you would expect to see with a genuine antique. It has a planked top above two over three graduating Oak lined drawers with reinstated decorative Brass handles. This period antique chest stands on shaped bracket feet and the Oak has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of beeswax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 91 cm / 36 inches

Width: 96 cm / 38 inches

Depth: 59 cm / 23 inches

Ref No: 08815

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Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Early George II Chest of Drawers to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1081122
Dealers Internal Reference
08815
Description
Early George II Antique Chest of Drawers

This early 18th Century Country House Period Oak George II Antique Chest of Drawers dates from ca. 1730.

“
It comes with the wonderful genuine charm and character that you would expect to see with a genuine antique.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

It has a planked top above two over three graduating Oak lined drawers with reinstated decorative Brass handles. This period antique chest stands on shaped bracket feet and the Oak has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of beeswax finishing.

fig 1. An early George II period chest of drawers crafted from dark timber with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
fig 1. Early George II Antique Chest of Drawers

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 91 cm / 36 inches

Width: 96 cm / 38 inches

Depth: 59 cm / 23 inches

Ref No: 08815

Please click on antique furniture image for larger photo.

Standard One Man Delivery £60 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

fig 2. An early George II period chest of drawers crafted from dark timber with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
fig 2. Early George II Antique Chest of Drawers

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

Our antiques come with a 28 day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Our opening Times -

Monday - Friday - 10am – 5pm

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Early George II Chest of Drawers to the 18th Century.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081122
Dealers Internal Ref
08815
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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An early George II period chest of drawers crafted from dark timber with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
Early George II Antique Chest of Drawers
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An early George II period chest of drawers crafted from dark timber with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass drop handles, Escutcheons, Bracket feet, Hand-cut dovetails
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

FAQs

The George II style, spanning from 1727 to 1760, bridges heavy baroque influences and the lighter, more elegant lines of early rococo, often featuring substantial construction and rich timber patination.

Cabinet makers predominantly utilised native timbers such as oak and elm for structural elements and drawer linings, frequently employing imported mahogany or walnut for primary visible surfaces.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetails, handmade wrought iron or brass fixings, timber shrinkage patterns, and period-appropriate secondary woods consistent with eighteenth-century workshop practices.

Positioning a period timber chest within a neutral modern room provides grounding contrast, acting as a functional focal point that complements minimalist aesthetics.

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoid direct sunlight to protect the finish, and occasionally apply traditional beeswax to nourish the timber surface.
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