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George II Walnut Chest on Chest of Very Small Proportions C. 1750
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George II Walnut Chest on Chest of Very Small Proportions C. 1750

18th century
Sold 7 June 2025 · Webberley Antiques
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Description

A charming small walnut and oak mid-18th century chest on chest.

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The upper case with two short over two long drawers, the lower case with two long drawers. The long drawers are graduated and all open and close smoothly with brass bail handles on Chippendale design backplates with matching escutcheons, old brass locks but no key.

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The drawers are oak lined with very fine boards of wainscot oak, solid and robust with beautifully cut dovetails.

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The colour of the walnut is rich and warm and vibrant with a lovely grain and natural deep patination.

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The chest stands at around chest height and is well proportioned. All set on tall bracket feet.

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An attractive George II period chest on chest of an unusually small and desirable size.

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Dimensions are:

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38 inches wide (max), 52.5 inches high and 19.5 inches deep.

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Top case lifts off at 27 inches from the floor.

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For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Chest to the 1750s.

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SA1138966
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Description
A charming small walnut and oak mid-18th century chest on chest.

The upper case with two short over two long drawers, the lower case with two long drawers.

“
The long drawers are graduated and all open and close smoothly with brass bail handles on Chippendale design backplates with matching escutcheons, old brass locks but no key.
Webberley Antiques
fig 1. A front-facing view of a compact George II walnut chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass hardware and bracket feet.
fig 1. George II Walnut Chest on Chest of Very Small Proportions C. 1750

The drawers are oak lined with very fine boards of wainscot oak, solid and robust with beautifully cut dovetails.

The colour of the walnut is rich and warm and vibrant with a lovely grain and natural deep patination.

fig 2. A front-facing view of a compact George II walnut chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass hardware and bracket feet.
fig 2. George II Walnut Chest on Chest of Very Small Proportions C. 1750

The chest stands at around chest height and is well proportioned. All set on tall bracket feet.

An attractive George II period chest on chest of an unusually small and desirable size.

Dimensions are:

38 inches wide (max), 52.5 inches high and 19.5 inches deep.

Top case lifts off at 27 inches from the floor.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Chest to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138966
Webberley Antiques
Webberley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2008

Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years

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A front-facing view of a compact George II walnut chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass hardware and bracket feet.
George II Walnut Chest on Chest of Very Small Proportions c. 1750
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBook-matched veneer panels, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Keyhole escutcheons

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George II furniture, spanning roughly from 1727 to 1760, is characterised by architectural proportions, the transition from walnut to mahogany as a primary timber, and refined decorative details such as carved bracket feet and brass drop handles.

These pieces typically utilised figured walnut veneers applied to secondary woods such as oak or pine, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer constructions and solid brass batwing or escutcheon hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-planed secondary timbers, irregular dovetail spacing, original patination on the hardware, and construction methods consistent with period joinery techniques.

A period tallboy provides vertical storage and rich wood grain textures that complement neutral walls, functioning effectively as a focal point in a living space or bedroom.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the polished wood surface.
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