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Small Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Athey Antiques
for sale €995     $1,080
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Small Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers

18th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

Good quality small Georgian mahogany bachelors chest of drawers with caddy top, pull out brushing slide and four graduating oak lined draws with original handles, raised on shaped bracket feet.

With normal marks / scuffs / wear commensurate with a piece of such age, this lovely quality chest is in good sound condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 32" 81 cm

Width 36" 92 cm

Depth 20" 51 cm

All sizes approximate

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest to the 1750s.

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SA1133530
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Description
Good quality small Georgian mahogany bachelors chest of drawers with caddy top, pull out brushing slide and four graduating oak lined draws with original handles, raised on shaped bracket feet.
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With normal marks / scuffs / wear commensurate with a piece of such age, this lovely quality chest is in good sound condition.
Athey Antiques

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 32" 81 cm

Width 36" 92 cm

Depth 20" 51 cm

All sizes approximate

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133530
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3719
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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A small Georgian mahogany bachelors chest featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, keyholes, and bracket feet.
Small Georgian mahogany bachelors chest of drawers
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A small Georgian mahogany bachelors chest featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, keyholes, and bracket feet.
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A bachelors chest is a compact piece of 18th-century furniture typically featuring a folding top or a pull-out brushing slide. Designed for smaller living quarters, these chests offered versatile storage combined with a dedicated surface for folding or brushing clothes.

Georgian chests were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often featuring pine or oak drawer linings. Key construction techniques include hand-cut dovetail joints, cockbeaded drawer edges, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic Georgian chests exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, irregular hand-cut dovetails inside drawers, original brass lock plates, and bracket feet showing age-related wear. Check for undisturbed wood shrinkage and authentic patina on timber and metalwork.

A compact Georgian chest works well as a bedside unit, hallway storage piece, or accent table in a living room. Contrast the rich mahogany tones with modern artwork, contemporary lighting, or muted neutral wall paint to achieve balance.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber warping or cracking.
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