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Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Mawer & Stephenson
Prior and Willis
for sale €2,043     $2,217
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Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Mawer & Stephenson

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique fine quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany chest of drawers by quality makers 'Mawer & Stephenson'. Concealed secret drawer behind the top right drawer.

This is a lovely chest with attractive line edge inlay. Rare large size with a shallow depth...ideal for a hallway or a room where the traditional depth would be too much.

Solid strong and heavy...splits into two halves for transport.

No loose joints or woodworm and the oak lined drawers slide freely.

Overall maximum dimensions: 133cmW x 42cmD x 98cmH.

In very good antique condition with historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is always the way and to be expected with genuine antique furniture. There are no keys and the locks are consequently untested. Later handles.

The customer will need to provide a strong able-bodied person(s) for our driver to assist with carrying.

Stock No. 8299.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated these Inlaid Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195278
Dealers Internal Reference
8299
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique fine quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany chest of drawers by quality makers 'Mawer & Stephenson'. Concealed secret drawer behind the top right drawer.

This is a lovely chest with attractive line edge inlay. Rare large size with a shallow depth...ideal for a hallway or a room where the traditional depth would be too much.

fig 1. A 19th-century dark mahogany chest of drawers with decorative string inlay, brass ring handles, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Mawer & Stephenson

Solid strong and heavy...splits into two halves for transport.

No loose joints or woodworm and the oak lined drawers slide freely.

Overall maximum dimensions: 133cmW x 42cmD x 98cmH.

“
In very good antique condition with historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations, as is always the way and to be expected with genuine antique furniture.
Prior and Willis

There are no keys and the locks are consequently untested. Later handles.

fig 2. A 19th-century dark mahogany chest of drawers with decorative string inlay, brass ring handles, and a solid plinth base.
fig 2. Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Mawer & Stephenson

The customer will need to provide a strong able-bodied person(s) for our driver to assist with carrying.

Stock No. 8299.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated these Inlaid Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195278
Dealers Internal Ref
8299
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A 19th-century dark mahogany chest of drawers with decorative string inlay, brass ring handles, and a solid plinth base.
Antique fine quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany chest of drawers - Mawer & Stephenson
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A 19th-century mahogany chest of drawers is a solid timber storage unit featuring multiple stacked drawers, constructed using solid mahogany or rich veneers, often accented with boxwood inlay, escutcheon keyholes, and brass hardware.

These pieces typically combine mahogany primary surfaces with oak or pine secondary drawer linings, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, boxwood stringing, and solid cast brass pull handles.

Authentic items display characteristic period joinery including irregular hand-sawn dovetails, period locks, natural timber shrinkage on drawer bottoms, and makers stamps or paper labels from historic cabinetmakers.

Position the chest as a focal storage element in a bedroom, hallway, or living space, pairing dark polished wood with contemporary modern art or neutral wall colours to create visual depth.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the wood grain, and position away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement.
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