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Georgian Yew Wood Miniature Chest of Drawers
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
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Georgian Yew Wood Miniature Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A Charming 18th Century Miniature Chest, Constructed Extremely Unusually From Yew Wood Timbers, Having Four Long Drawers Retaining Original Turned Brass Knobs, Raised On Elegant Original Shaped Bracket Feet.

This is a lovely example of 18th century georgian miniature furniture. What seems a relatively plain and ordinary rectangular miniature chest of drawers at first glance is actually particularly charming, made using extremely well figured yew wood timbers and it stands with real elegance and importance for something of relatively small scale.

The brass turned knobs are original and also it stands on its original bracket feet which are very elegant. Almost certainly this was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece of furniture originally.

There is regular debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to showcase their talents. Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models buy a well established workshop as a form of physical catalogue in advance of a travelling salesman’s road trip around the country, for him to use to try and fill his order book with full size counterparts.

It is certain that this is both a useful and attractive piece of antique miniature furniture and remains in good condition, ready to be placed straight into the home. It would work wonderfully on top of a dressing table, or full size chest of drawers, in a bedroom for storage of cuff links, jewellery or similar small but valuable items. It is also just about large enough to be used as a little coffee table, or lamp table, or similar.

As with all items which we offer for sale it has received a natural wax polish in our workshops before being offered for sale to ensure that its in the best possible condition.

Circa 1760.

Height 11in.

Width 12in.

Depth 6.5in.

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S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Yew Miniature Chest to the 18th Century.

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A Charming 18th Century Miniature Chest, Constructed Extremely Unusually From Yew Wood Timbers, Having Four Long Drawers Retaining Original Turned Brass Knobs, Raised On Elegant Original Shaped Bracket Feet.
fig 1. A Georgian miniature yew wood chest of four drawers featuring brass knobs, a keyhole escutcheon, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Yew Wood Miniature Chest of Drawers

This is a lovely example of 18th century georgian miniature furniture. What seems a relatively plain and ordinary rectangular miniature chest of drawers at first glance is actually particularly charming, made using extremely well figured yew wood timbers and it stands with real elegance and importance for something of relatively small scale.

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The brass turned knobs are original and also it stands on its original bracket feet which are very elegant.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

Almost certainly this was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece of furniture originally.

fig 2. A Georgian miniature yew wood chest of four drawers featuring brass knobs, a keyhole escutcheon, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Georgian Yew Wood Miniature Chest of Drawers

There is regular debate over whether miniature furniture was made as an apprentice piece, which is when a craftsmen who was looking for a job at a workshop would create something to showcase their talents. Or whether it was made as a travelling salesmans sample piece, which is when a few items were produced as scale models buy a well established workshop as a form of physical catalogue in advance of a travelling salesman’s road trip around the country, for him to use to try and fill his order book with full size counterparts.

fig 3. A Georgian miniature yew wood chest of four drawers featuring brass knobs, a keyhole escutcheon, and bracket feet.
fig 3. Georgian Yew Wood Miniature Chest of Drawers

It is certain that this is both a useful and attractive piece of antique miniature furniture and remains in good condition, ready to be placed straight into the home. It would work wonderfully on top of a dressing table, or full size chest of drawers, in a bedroom for storage of cuff links, jewellery or similar small but valuable items. It is also just about large enough to be used as a little coffee table, or lamp table, or similar.

fig 4. A Georgian miniature yew wood chest of four drawers featuring brass knobs, a keyhole escutcheon, and bracket feet.
fig 4. Georgian Yew Wood Miniature Chest of Drawers

As with all items which we offer for sale it has received a natural wax polish in our workshops before being offered for sale to ensure that its in the best possible condition.

Circa 1760.

Height 11in.

Width 12in.

Depth 6.5in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Yew Miniature Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1110774
Dealers Internal Ref
8637
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
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Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
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A Georgian miniature chest of drawers is a small-scale replica of a full-sized chest, produced during the 18th to early 19th century in Britain. These items were frequently constructed as cabinetmakers apprentice pieces to demonstrate technical proficiency, or created as travelling sample pieces for furniture makers.

Craftsmen typically utilised native fine hardwoods such as yew wood, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, pine drawer linings, and turned brass knob handles. The distinct grain patterns of yew wood were particularly favoured for small-scale cabinetmaking.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction, including hand-cut dovetails, historic wear on the drawer runners, and original brass hardware or keyhole escutcheons. Natural timber shrinkage and authentic oxidation on internal surfaces also indicate genuine age.

Position the miniature chest on a hallway console, sideboard, or desk to add a layer of historical texture. It functions effectively as a decorative tabletop storage piece for small accoutrements, desk stationery, or jewellery items within traditional and contemporary schemes.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and damp environments to prevent wood movement.
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