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A Georgian Apprentice/miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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A Georgian Apprentice/miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th century
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A Georgian Apprentice/Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers

32cm wide x 37cm high

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Apprentice Mahogany Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1179972
Dealers Internal Reference
22108
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Description
A Georgian Apprentice/Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers

32cm wide x 37cm high

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this Georgian Apprentice Mahogany Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179972
Dealers Internal Ref
22108
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Kendall house antiques a traditional shop in the north cotswold’s market town of chipping campden.

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A Georgian mahogany miniature apprentice chest of drawers with turned wooden handles, four graduated drawers, and bracket feet.
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany miniature apprentice chest of drawers with turned wooden handles, four graduated drawers, and bracket feet.

A Georgian Apprentice/miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Archive II A Georgian mahogany miniature apprentice chest of drawers with turned wooden handles, four graduated drawers, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany miniature apprentice chest of drawers with turned wooden handles, four graduated drawers, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A Georgian mahogany miniature apprentice chest of drawers with turned wooden handles, four graduated drawers, and bracket feet. View IV
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07880 602715
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Kendall House
High Street
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6AG 7
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kendallhouse
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 150
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Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
Kendall House Antiques Ltd.
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A Georgian mahogany miniature apprentice chest of drawers with turned wooden handles, four graduated drawers, and bracket feet.
A Georgian Apprentice/Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1179972
A Georgian mahogany miniature apprentice chest of drawers with turned wooden handles, four graduated drawers, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectMiniature Chest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Oak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Bracket feet, Hand-cut dovetail joints, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 32 cm (13 in)

This Georgian miniature chest of drawers is a fine example of traditional cabinet-making, constructed from rich dark brown mahogany and oak with hand-cut dovetail joints. The piece has four graduated drawers, each fitted with small turned wooden knobs, and sits on low bracket feet beneath a smooth top surface. Visible details include the exposed interior grain of the open drawer, simple plain drawer fronts, and fine linear moulding defining the structure. Measuring 37 cm high and 32 cm wide, the diminutive chest is compact enough to display on a sideboard top, desk, or shelf in a gentleman's library or study. In a contemporary home, this traditional apprentice piece serves as a decorative storage box for small valuables, stationery, or curiosities. The warm dark wood tones and classic Georgian proportions suit both period and modern interiors, functioning well as a focal point on a flat surface in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. Its sturdy construction and timeless design bring historic character to everyday spaces without taking up significant floor area.

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An apprentice piece is a small-scale model constructed by a cabinetmaker to demonstrate technical proficiency before gaining full qualification. During the Georgian period, these miniature chests showcased mastery of proportion, joinery, and timber selection on a compact scale.

Primary woods typically included solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, with secondary woods such as oak or pine used for drawer linings. Traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, turned timber knobs, and hand-planed backboards were standard features of construction.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, slight drawer irregularities from hand-sawing, and natural oxidisation on internal timber surfaces. Hardware, if original, shows uneven hand-turned details, and backboards are fixed with period-correct nails or early screws.

Place the chest on a sideboard, desk, or open bookshelf to serve as decorative tabletop storage for small items. It functions effectively alongside modern artwork, books, or brass accessories in transitional interior schemes.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement or veneer lifting.
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