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Rare Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest with Writing Drawer
Camden Antiques
for sale €4,271     $4,636
£3,650
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Rare Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest with Writing Drawer

18th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
Description

A fine and rare early George III period mahogany bachelors chest with pull-out writing drawer. Of very good construction in solid mahogany and of compact proportions. The top central drawer fitted as a writing surface with two smaller stationary drawers. Flanked by a pair of narrow drawers, one fitted with pen tray and inkwell. Beneath is a series of 4 further drawers all fitted with original solid brass hanldes. All standing on bracket feet. Offered for sale in very good original condition.

Dimensions:

Width 81cms

Depth 48cms

Height 77cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176713
Dealers Internal Reference
18320
Description
A fine and rare early George III period mahogany bachelors chest with pull-out writing drawer. Of very good construction in solid mahogany and of compact proportions. The top central drawer fitted as a writing surface with two smaller stationary drawers. Flanked by a pair of narrow drawers, one fitted with pen tray and inkwell. Beneath is a series of 4 further drawers all fitted with original solid brass hanldes. All standing on bracket feet. Offered for sale in very good original condition.

Dimensions:

Width 81cms

Depth 48cms

Height 77cms

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176713
Dealers Internal Ref
18320
Camden Antiques
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BN18 9PY
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A Georgian mahogany bachelor chest featuring multiple drawers, brass handles, bracket feet, and an extended writing slide lined with green baize.
Rare Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest with Writing Drawer
Ref: SA1176713
A Georgian mahogany bachelor chest featuring multiple drawers, brass handles, bracket feet, and an extended writing slide lined with green baize.
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A bachelors chest is a compact, low chest of drawers originating in the 18th century, designed with a pull-out slide or fold-over top for writing or dressing.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid and veneered mahogany or walnut, featuring brass swan-neck handles, oak drawer linings, and baize-lined surfaces.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, original brass backplates or keyholes, period-correct wood shrinkage, and a functional slide positioned above the primary drawers.

Its dual functionality allows it to serve as a bedside table, hallway accent piece, or compact home office desk in both traditional and contemporary settings.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to protect the timber.
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