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Mahogany George III Travelling Dressing Chest
Earl and Rymer
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
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Mahogany George III Travelling Dressing Chest

18th century
For Sale by Earl and Rymer
Description

An exceptional mahogany George III travelling dressing chest.

The hinged top opens to reveal various compartments for accessories and a central hinged mirror, below is a writing drawer. The drawers comprise a unique arrangement which include a bottles drawer, a large drawer with the chests original pewter bowls and a ‘night stool’ at the bottom.

This piece of furniture was exhibited at: Phillips of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, ‘Exhibition of Furniture for Travel 1760-1860’, June 1987.

A similar models can be seen in The V&A, The London Society of Cabinet Makers and The Royal Museums Greenwich.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
70.5cm (27.76")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this George III Dressing Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197472
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1102
Description
An exceptional mahogany George III travelling dressing chest.
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The hinged top opens to reveal various compartments for accessories and a central hinged mirror, below is a writing drawer.
Earl and Rymer

The drawers comprise a unique arrangement which include a bottles drawer, a large drawer with the chests original pewter bowls and a ‘night stool’ at the bottom.

fig 1. A George III mahogany travelling dressing chest featuring multiple drawer arrangements with circular brass handles, raised on square tapered legs with castors.
fig 1. Mahogany George III Travelling Dressing Chest

This piece of furniture was exhibited at: Phillips of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, ‘Exhibition of Furniture for Travel 1760-1860’, June 1987.

A similar models can be seen in The V&A, The London Society of Cabinet Makers and The Royal Museums Greenwich.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
70.5cm (27.76")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this George III Dressing Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197472
Dealers Internal Ref
1102
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
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Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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Archive I A George III mahogany travelling dressing chest featuring multiple drawer arrangements with circular brass handles, raised on square tapered legs with castors.

Mahogany George III Travelling Dressing Chest

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A George III mahogany travelling dressing chest featuring multiple drawer arrangements with circular brass handles, raised on square tapered legs with castors.
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A George III travelling dressing chest is a piece of late 18th-century British furniture designed for portable grooming, featuring specialised drawer compartments and a compact footprint tailored for travel.

These chests were predominantly crafted from solid and veneered flame mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and cast brass hardware or handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, irregular dovetailing inside drawers, natural wear on the underside of runner rails, and original brass fittings with age-appropriate patination.

Position the chest in a hallway or bedroom as an accent piece, pairing its dark timber tones with neutral wall colours, contemporary artwork, or modern table lamps to create visual contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding silicone-based sprays and direct sunlight to preserve the original wood finish.
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