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Antique George I Quality Oak Box Chest
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Antique George I Quality Oak Box Chest

18th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · London City Antiques
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Description

Antique George I quality oak box chest having a quality oak caddy shaped lift up top opening to reveal a storage compartment, original attractive brass engraved handles standing on original bracket feet

A charming early 18th century example of desirable proportions displaying a wonderful aged related patination

Dimensions

Height 45 cm (17.71 in)

Width 54.5 cm (21.46 in)

Depth 44.5 cm (17.52 in)

Dated 1720

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1085762
Dealers Internal Reference
2422
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Antique George I quality oak box chest having a quality oak caddy shaped lift up top opening to reveal a storage compartment, original attractive brass engraved handles standing on original bracket feet
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A charming early 18th century example of desirable proportions displaying a wonderful aged related patination.
London City Antiques

Dimensions

Height 45 cm (17.71 in)

Width 54.5 cm (21.46 in)

Depth 44.5 cm (17.52 in)

Dated 1720

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1085762
Dealers Internal Ref
2422
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An antique dark oak chest featuring a hinged top, three drawers with brass drop handles, and a central brass lock plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique George I Quality Oak Box Chest

Archive II An antique dark oak chest featuring a hinged top, three drawers with brass drop handles, and a central brass lock plate. View II
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Archive V An antique dark oak chest featuring a hinged top, three drawers with brass drop handles, and a central brass lock plate. View V
Archive VI An antique dark oak chest featuring a hinged top, three drawers with brass drop handles, and a central brass lock plate. View VI
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London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
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Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
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An antique dark oak chest featuring a hinged top, three drawers with brass drop handles, and a central brass lock plate.
Antique George I Quality Oak Box Chest
Ref: SA1085762
An antique dark oak chest featuring a hinged top, three drawers with brass drop handles, and a central brass lock plate.
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  • ObjectChests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Brass drop handles, Central lock plate, Flush drawer fronts
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 54.5 cm (21 in) x D 44.5 cm (18 in)

FAQs

The George I period, spanning from 1714 to 1727, is characterised by a transition from heavy baroque styles to simpler, more functional designs, often featuring plain wood surfaces and restrained ornamentation.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid native hardwoods like oak or walnut, utilizing traditional joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, mortise and tenon joints, and pegged framing.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut joints, original hardware or appropriate replacements, tool marks on the timber, and natural patina resulting from centuries of handling and oxidisation.

An antique chest can serve as a functional accent piece in contemporary spaces, acting as a coffee table, a bedroom blanket box, or an entryway focal point to add historical contrast and texture.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, dusting with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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