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Small George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
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Small George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers

18th century
Sold 23 October 2025 · William James Antiques
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A George III mahogany bachelors chest with a wonderful original finish. This small and well proportioned chest with a brushing slide and having an arrangement of 4 graduated drawers, all beautifully oak lined and retaining the original, locks, handles and escutcheons. The moulded top cross-banded with boxwood line inlay, the whole raised on shaped bracket feet. Super colour with wonderful timber throughout. English, late 18th century.

Dimensions: Height: 77.5 cm - 30 1/2 Inches, Width: 78.75 cm - 31 Inches, Depth: 45.75 cm - 18 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
78.8cm (31.02")
Depth
45.8cm (18.03")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this George III Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1162957
Description
A George III mahogany bachelors chest with a wonderful original finish.
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This small and well proportioned chest with a brushing slide and having an arrangement of 4 graduated drawers, all beautifully oak lined and retaining the original, locks, handles and escutcheons.
William James Antiques

The moulded top cross-banded with boxwood line inlay, the whole raised on shaped bracket feet. Super colour with wonderful timber throughout. English, late 18th century.

Dimensions: Height: 77.5 cm - 30 1/2 Inches, Width: 78.75 cm - 31 Inches, Depth: 45.75 cm - 18 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
78.8cm (31.02")
Depth
45.8cm (18.03")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this George III Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162957
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A rectangular mahogany bachelors chest featuring a pull-out slide above four graduated drawers with brass swing handles and bracket feet.
Small George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest Of Drawers
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A rectangular mahogany bachelors chest featuring a pull-out slide above four graduated drawers with brass swing handles and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPull-out writing slide, Graduated drawers, Bracket feet, Brass swing handles
  • SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 78.8 cm (31 in) x D 45.8 cm (18 in)

The George III period spanned from 1760 to 1820, characterised by a transition from heavy Palladianism to lighter, more refined neoclassical designs influenced by makers like Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, and Thomas Sheraton.

Authentic period pieces were predominantly crafted from solid timber frames with rich veneers such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, supplemented by secondary woods like pine or oak for drawer linings and backboards.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware or period-appropriate replacements, timber shrinkage patterns, and the presence of hand-planed surfaces rather than modern machine marks.

This piece works well as a focal storage item in a bedroom or hallway, where its warm wood tones can contrast against neutral walls or complement minimalist modern decor by adding historical depth.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the finish.
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