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Antique George I Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers
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Antique George I Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th century
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Antique George I quality walnut chest of drawers having a quality walnut rectangular top with a moulded edge above two short and three long walnut crossbanded drawers with attractive brass drop handles, oak sides, standing on shaped bracket feet

A fabulous original example displaying attractive aged patination.

88 x 99x 58cm

Date 1740

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173390
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357C
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Antique George I quality walnut chest of drawers having a quality walnut rectangular top with a moulded edge above two short and three long walnut crossbanded drawers with attractive brass drop handles, oak sides, standing on shaped bracket feet

A fabulous original example displaying attractive aged patination.

88 x 99x 58cm

Date 1740

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173390
Dealers Internal Ref
357C
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A George I period walnut chest of drawers featuring figured burr walnut veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.

Antique George I Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers

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A George I period walnut chest of drawers featuring figured burr walnut veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
Antique George I Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1173390
A George I period walnut chest of drawers featuring figured burr walnut veneers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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FAQs

Produced between 1714 and 1727, George I furniture is characterised by the widespread use of figured walnut, elegant proportions, restraint in ornamentation, and functional forms featuring bracket feet or cabriole legs.

Craftsmen primarily utilised native and imported walnut, applying figured burr walnut veneers over oak or pine carcasses, accented with brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Key indicators include hand-cut dovetail joints, thick grain-matched wood veneers, feather or cross-banding along drawer fronts, and brass hardware with hand-cast backplates.

Placing a figured walnut chest in a neutral hallway or bedroom creates a grounded focal point, particularly when paired with contemporary artwork or minimalist lighting to highlight the timber grain.

Regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax polish preserve the original patina, while positioning the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources prevents veneer movement.
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