George III Bowfront Chest 18th Century

Name: Small George III Bow Front Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1166276
Price: 3500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Location: Church House, Half Moon Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3LN, United Kingdom, , Wed - Sat , 10 am - 4 pm, , Or by appointment.

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/guydennler

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A George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with circular brass handles and splayed bracket feet.

Small George III bow front chest

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Originating in the late 18th to early 19th century, a George III bowfront chest is characterised by its convex curved front face, graduated drawer configuration, and neoclassically inspired proportions.

These chests were typically constructed using solid secondary timbers faced with flame mahogany veneers, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and cast brass ring or swan-neck handles.

Look for signs of period construction such as hand-sawn timber drawer bases, hand-cut dovetails, original brass lock escutcheons, and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Position the chest as a focal piece in a hallway or bedroom, balancing its rich timber tone with contemporary wall art or minimalist decorative objects placed on top.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources, dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish annually along the wood grain.

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Small George III Bow Front Chest

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