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George II Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest of Drawers
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George II Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest of Drawers

18th century
Sold 2 November 2024 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A beautiful, elegant George II chest of drawers with a built-in desk/secretaire section to the top drawer. The secretaire drawers pull out and a drop down to reveal a green felt writing area with small drawers and compartments perfect for storing documents and writing materials. Below this are two small drawers and two larger drawers operated by brass handles. Its an early example dating George II C.1720. Due to its age, it’s been gently, sympathetically cleaned to maintain its character and lifelong patina which really does give this piece an authentic look beautiful look. There is a key present for the desk section.

Condition is persistence with age showing signs of usage with a few old good repairs. All works as it should.

Product Info

Materials:

Burr Walnut

Age:

c.1720

Dimensions:

H:89cm

W:96cm

D:46cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest to the 1700s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1098760
Dealers Internal Reference
0100038
Dealers Notes

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Description
A beautiful, elegant George II chest of drawers with a built-in desk/secretaire section to the top drawer.
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The secretaire drawers pull out and a drop down to reveal a green felt writing area with small drawers and compartments perfect for storing documents and writing materials.
Michael Johnson Antiques

Below this are two small drawers and two larger drawers operated by brass handles. Its an early example dating George II C.1720. Due to its age, it’s been gently, sympathetically cleaned to maintain its character and lifelong patina which really does give this piece an authentic look beautiful look. There is a key present for the desk section.

Condition is persistence with age showing signs of usage with a few old good repairs. All works as it should.

Product Info

Materials:

Burr Walnut

Age:

c.1720

Dimensions:

H:89cm

W:96cm

D:46cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest to the 1700s.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098760
Dealers Internal Ref
0100038
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
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Middlesex
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
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A frontal view of a George II burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers featuring figured grain wood, brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
George II Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1098760
A frontal view of a George II burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers featuring figured grain wood, brass drop handles, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Oak, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBookmatched burr walnut veneer, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Escutcheons
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

FAQs

The George II period spans from 1727 to 1760, characterised by a transition from heavy walnut designs to the early introduction of mahogany, featuring architectural proportions, bracket feet, and intricate veneers such as burr walnut.

These pieces typically utilised a pine or oak secondary wood carcass covered in decorative veneers like burr walnut or featherbanding, assembled using hand-cut dovetail joints and traditional mortise and tenon construction.

Authenticity is verified by inspecting the timber for period-appropriate hand-cut dovetails, secondary woods like oak or pine inside drawer linings, hand-beaten brass hardware, and natural oxidisation patterns beneath the wax finish.

A figured wood piece acts as a striking focal point in a modern room, pairing effectively with minimalist decor, neutral walls, and contemporary lighting to highlight the rich grain and historical craftsmanship.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the aged wooden surface.
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