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Superb Late Georgian Walnut Chest with Brushing Slide
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Superb Late Georgian Walnut Chest with Brushing Slide

18th century
Sold 10 November 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A superb late George III period burr walnut chest of drawers with brushing slide and swan neck brass fittings c.1800. Book matched quarter burr walnut veneered top with crossbanded and moulded edge. Pull out brushing slide below forming a writing surface, plus four graduated drawers, each with book matched veneers and crossbanded edges to match the top. Moulded plinth to the base with original bracket feet below. Brass swan neck fittings and complementing decorative lock escutcheons. Superb quality and presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 36" wide x 20" deep x 33" high.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest of Drawers to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164842
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42031
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A superb late George III period burr walnut chest of drawers with brushing slide and swan neck brass fittings c.1800. Book matched quarter burr walnut veneered top with crossbanded and moulded edge.
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Pull out brushing slide below forming a writing surface, plus four graduated drawers, each with book matched veneers and crossbanded edges to match the top.
Sturmans Antiques

Moulded plinth to the base with original bracket feet below. Brass swan neck fittings and complementing decorative lock escutcheons. Superb quality and presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 36" wide x 20" deep x 33" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest of Drawers to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1164842
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42031
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A late Georgian walnut chest of drawers featuring figured wood grain, brass drop handles, key escutcheons, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A late Georgian walnut chest of drawers featuring figured wood grain, brass drop handles, key escutcheons, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
Superb Late Georgian Walnut Chest with Brushing Slide
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A late Georgian walnut chest of drawers featuring figured wood grain, brass drop handles, key escutcheons, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured walnut veneer, Brass drop handles, Pull-out brushing slide, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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A Georgian chest with a brushing slide is a traditional storage unit featuring a pull-out wooden shelf positioned above the main drawers, historically used for brushing clothes or as a writing surface.

These pieces typically utilized native or imported hardwoods like walnut or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, decorative veneer work, and solid brass or cast metal hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, period brass drop handles with backplates, and secondary woods like pine or oak used in drawer linings.

An antique chest provides warmth and character in modern settings when paired with minimalist contemporary decor, simple table lamps, or abstract art to create a balanced contrast of eras.

Preserve antique walnut by maintaining stable room humidity, keeping furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber and protect the finish.
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