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Fine 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Holmes Antiques
for sale €2,574     $2,794
£2,200

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Fine 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A fine 18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers of small proportions with brushing slide. The piece is superbly made and in the most wonderful original condition with a lovely rich colour and patina. Retaining the original brass swan neck handles and beautfully shaped bracket feet. The very clean and original drawer linings are made in oak with pine backs. There is a red wash to the underneath, drawer backs and pine groundwork to the ends, this was practiced in the finest workshops of the day including that of Thomas Chippendale.

The pine back boards are untouched with wonderful dry surface. Circa 1760.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA1139214
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

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A fine 18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers of small proportions with brushing slide.
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The piece is superbly made and in the most wonderful original condition with a lovely rich colour and patina.
Holmes Antiques

Retaining the original brass swan neck handles and beautfully shaped bracket feet. The very clean and original drawer linings are made in oak with pine backs. There is a red wash to the underneath, drawer backs and pine groundwork to the ends, this was practiced in the finest workshops of the day including that of Thomas Chippendale.

The pine back boards are untouched with wonderful dry surface. Circa 1760.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139214
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An eighteenth-century mahogany chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, a brushing slide, and bracket feet.
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
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Georgian style chests of drawers, produced during the reigns of King George I through King George IV (17141830), are characterised by symmetrical proportions, classic timber veneers such as mahogany, and functional layout arrangements. Common structural features include bracket feet, cockbeaded drawer edges, and pull-out brushing slides.

Primary timbers commonly included Cuban or West Indian mahogany, prized for its dense grain and stability. Secondary woods used for drawer linings and backboards typically comprised pine, oak, or deal, fastened with hand-cut dovetail joints and accented with cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetails with uneven spacing, hand-sawn back panels showing pit-saw marks, and natural timber shrinkage across the grain. Period-correct brass handles generally display cast marks, original threaded posts, and period oxidisation on the interior drawer fronts.

A dark timber chest acts as a grounding focal point when positioned against contemporary neutral walls. Pairing the warm mahogany timber with modern abstract artwork, crisp lighting fixtures, or minimal ceramic vessels creates a balanced architectural contrast.

Preserve the natural timber patina by applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, grain checking, and finish fading.
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