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George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
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George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

18th century
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Description

George III Burr Walnut Chest on Later Stand

Item Code: S27-1085

A fine George III burr walnut chest, beautifully figured and retaining excellent colour and patination, mounted on a later walnut stand. The chest offers two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, each finished in rich book-matched burr walnut and fitted with brass swan-neck handles. The later stand complements the chest well, featuring a shaped apron with gilt shell carvings, cabriole legs and classic ball-and-claw feet.

Key Features

* Genuine George III burr walnut chest

* Later walnut stand made to suit

* Book-matched burr walnut veneers with warm, attractive grain

* Two short over three long graduated drawers

* Brass swan-neck handles

* Later stand with carved gilt shells and cabriole legs

* Ball-and-claw feet for a traditional, elegant finish

* Minor wear commensurate with age and use

Dimensions

* Width: 110 cm

* Depth: 60 cm

* Height: 133 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Chest Stand to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182617
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-1085
Description
George III Burr Walnut Chest on Later Stand

Item Code: S27-1085

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A fine George III burr walnut chest, beautifully figured and retaining excellent colour and patination, mounted on a later walnut stand.
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The chest offers two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, each finished in rich book-matched burr walnut and fitted with brass swan-neck handles. The later stand complements the chest well, featuring a shaped apron with gilt shell carvings, cabriole legs and classic ball-and-claw feet.

fig 1. An 18th-century George III burr walnut chest on stand featuring cabriole legs with carved shell motifs and ball and claw feet, fitted with brass drop handles.
fig 1. George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

Key Features

Genuine George III burr walnut chest

Later walnut stand made to suit

Book-matched burr walnut veneers with warm, attractive grain

Two short over three long graduated drawers

Brass swan-neck handles

Later stand with carved gilt shells and cabriole legs

Ball-and-claw feet for a traditional, elegant finish

Minor wear commensurate with age and use

Dimensions

Width: 110 cm

Depth: 60 cm

Height: 133 cm

Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Chest Stand to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182617
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-1085
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An 18th-century George III burr walnut chest on stand featuring cabriole legs with carved shell motifs and ball and claw feet, fitted with brass drop handles.
George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
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An 18th-century George III burr walnut chest on stand featuring cabriole legs with carved shell motifs and ball and claw feet, fitted with brass drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Shell carving, Ball and claw feet, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 133 cm (52 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This George III burr walnut chest on later stand belongs to the Georgian period and serves as a classic storage piece in an English country house interior. The timber exhibits a warm brown colour with book-matched burr walnut veneers, complemented by brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons, cabriole legs with carved gilt shell motifs, and ball and claw feet. Minor wear is visible in line with age and use. The structure measures 133 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 60 cm deep, standing upright on its four legs. Positioned in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, the piece provides functional drawer space while displaying traditional craftsmanship. The upper section contains two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, mounted securely onto the shaped apron of the lower stand. The brass drop handles operate each drawer, while the sturdy corner legs support the entire wooden cabinet during everyday use.

FAQs

A chest on stand, also known as a highboy in American tradition, originated in the late 17th century as an elevated storage cabinet mounted on an open framework base. During the Georgian period, these pieces evolved to feature burr wood veneers, cabriole legs, and decorative carved details.

These pieces typically feature burr walnut or mahogany veneers applied over oak or pine carcasses, constructed using hand-cut dovetail joints. Decorative elements include cast brass handles, hand-carved motifs such as shells or acanthus leaves, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw or pad feet.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-planed drawer linings with subtle irregularities in dovetail joints, natural timber oxidisation on secondary woods, and genuine wear surrounding keyholes and handle fixings. Look for original joinery along the stand frame and consistent age-related patination across the walnut surfaces.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall in a hallway, dining room, or living space to let its rich grain and silhouette act as a focal point. Complement the warm timber tones by balancing it with modern abstract artwork, sculptural lamps, or minimalist ceramic decor.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid veneer lifting or timber shrinkage. Apply a thin layer of natural beeswax once or twice a year along the grain, and dust brass fittings gently with a dry soft cloth without chemical polish.
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