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Large Oak Chest of Drawers
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Large Oak Chest of Drawers

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Large oak chest of four drawers with brass handles , raised on bracket feet . The drawer depths are from the bottom up 22 cm deep , 19.5 cm deep , 17.5 cm deep and at the top 13 cm deep .

Height

106 cm / 41 3/4"

Width

91.5 cm / 36 "

Depth

51 cm / 20 1/4"

Repolished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated these Antique Oak Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09335229
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-230 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer linings: construction before machine cutting took over.
Solid horizontal backboards set into rebated sides: traditional country cabinet making.
Plain cut keyholes without escutcheons: simple vernacular workshop practice.
Graduated drawer depths: practical arrangement giving stability with heavier loads below.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1190747
Dealers Internal Reference
378460
Dealers Notes

Please call us to discuss this item 01494 931812 If sending an enquiry please check your junk emails if you have not heard back from us within 24 hours.

Description
Large oak chest of four drawers with brass handles , raised on bracket feet . The drawer depths are from the bottom up 22 cm deep , 19.5 cm deep , 17.5 cm deep and at the top 13 cm deep .

Height

106 cm / 41 3/4"

fig 1. A large Georgian oak chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet.
fig 1. Large Oak Chest of Drawers

Width

91.5 cm / 36 "

Depth

51 cm / 20 1/4"

Repolished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

“
If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated these Antique Oak Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09335229
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-230 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer linings: construction before machine cutting took over.
Solid horizontal backboards set into rebated sides: traditional country cabinet making.
Plain cut keyholes without escutcheons: simple vernacular workshop practice.
Graduated drawer depths: practical arrangement giving stability with heavier loads below.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190747
Dealers Internal Ref
378460
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A large Georgian oak chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and shaped bracket feet.
Large Oak Chest Of Drawers
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Swan-neck handles, Graduated drawers, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This large nineteenth-century English country house style chest of drawers dates from the Georgian period. Constructed from solid oak with a warm brown repolished finish, the piece features four graduated drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles and small keyhole escutcheons, all supported by shaped bracket feet. The top measures 91.5 cm wide by 51 cm deep, and the chest stands 106 cm high. Suitable for placement in a bedroom, hallway or living area, the chest provides practical storage space for clothing or household linens while adding a traditional aesthetic to an interior. The sturdy timber construction and classic profile make it an adaptable storage solution for daily use in a modern home.

FAQs

Georgian oak chests of drawers typically feature simple geometric proportions, graduated drawer heights, brass hardware such as swan-neck handles, and sturdy bracket or ball feet.

Traditional oak chests utilize solid English or European oak, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, secondary timber such as pine for drawer linings, and cast brass escutcheons and handles.

Authentic period pieces display signs of hand-planed surfaces, irregular dovetail joints, natural wood shrinkage over time, and original brass fittings or historical shadow marks from replaced hardware.

An oak chest functions as a focal storage piece in bedrooms, hallways, or living rooms, paired with contemporary artwork, minimalist table lamps, or modern ceramics to contrast dark wood tones.

Preserve oak furniture by applying beeswax polish along the grain twice a year, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources, and maintaining steady ambient humidity to prevent timber movement.
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