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Small Queen Anne/george 1st Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers
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Small Queen Anne/george 1st Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers

18th century
Sold 18 November 2025 · Havard and Havard
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Description

An early 18th century chest of four drawers of small, yet practical, size and beautiful, glowing colour.

Veneered in well-matched, figured walnut on an oak ground, the top has a central, featherbanded oval reserve with feather and crossbanded edge.

The drawers, divided by narrow, crossgrained D-shaped mouldings, are feather banded and retain their original escutcheons with later handles of appropriate design. The deep, broad base moulding, unusually, is also veneered in walnut, above elm bun feet which appear to be original. English, circa 1700-1720.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Walnut Veneered Chest to the 1700s.

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SA1170343
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An early 18th century chest of four drawers of small, yet practical, size and beautiful, glowing colour.
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Veneered in well-matched, figured walnut on an oak ground, the top has a central, featherbanded oval reserve with feather and crossbanded edge.
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fig 1. An antique walnut veneered chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and bun feet.
fig 1. Small Queen Anne/george 1st Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers

The drawers, divided by narrow, crossgrained D-shaped mouldings, are feather banded and retain their original escutcheons with later handles of appropriate design. The deep, broad base moulding, unusually, is also veneered in walnut, above elm bun feet which appear to be original. English, circa 1700-1720.

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Walnut Veneered Chest to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170343
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Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

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An antique walnut veneered chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and bun feet.
Small Queen Anne/George 1st Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers
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An antique walnut veneered chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass drop handles, and bun feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne / Early Georgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBook-matched walnut veneer, Brass drop handles, Scythe brass escutcheons, Bun feet
  • SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 56.5 cm (22 in)

The Queen Anne and early Georgian periods are characterised by a shift away from heavy, linear designs towards softer curves, cabriole legs, pad feet, and the prominent use of figured walnut veneers.

These pieces typically feature decorative walnut veneers laid over a secondary wood such as oak or pine, constructed using hand-cut dovetail joints and fitted with brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber grain, hand-cut dovetails, secondary woods in drawer linings, original hardware configurations, and natural patina resulting from age and oxidisation.

An antique chest provides rich texture and warmth, making it an effective anchor piece when contrasted against minimalist walls, modern lighting, and neutral upholstery.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the veneer, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber.
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