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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany satinwood crossbanded rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above two short and two long cockbeeded drawers with original brass swan neck handles standing on original bracket feet

Dimensions:

Height 83 cm (32.67 in)

Width 101 cm (39.76 in)

Depth 56.5 cm (22.24 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201525
Dealers Internal Reference
2036
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Description
Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany satinwood crossbanded rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above two short and two long cockbeeded drawers with original brass swan neck handles standing on original bracket feet

Dimensions:

Height 83 cm (32.67 in)

Width 101 cm (39.76 in)

Depth 56.5 cm (22.24 in)

Dated 1860

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest of Drawers to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201525
Dealers Internal Ref
2036
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A warm brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers over two long drawers with crossbanded top inlay and brass handles.

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers

Archive II A warm brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers over two long drawers with crossbanded top inlay and brass handles. View II
Archive III A warm brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers over two long drawers with crossbanded top inlay and brass handles. View III
Archive IV A warm brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers over two long drawers with crossbanded top inlay and brass handles. View IV
Archive V A warm brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers over two long drawers with crossbanded top inlay and brass handles. View V
Archive VI A warm brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers over two long drawers with crossbanded top inlay and brass handles. View VI
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A warm brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers over two long drawers with crossbanded top inlay and brass handles.
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
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A warm brown mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers over two long drawers with crossbanded top inlay and brass handles.
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During the Victorian period, mahogany was favoured for domestic furniture due to its durability and rich colour. Chests of drawers evolved into essential bedroom storage pieces, frequently constructed with two short drawers set above two or three long drawers on bracket feet or plinths.

Victorian mahogany chests feature solid timber or veneered fronts, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and crossbanded inlays using woods like satinwood. Brass drop handles or wooden knobs were fitted, alongside solid timber secondary woods such as pine for internal drawer linings.

Authentic period chests display irregular hand-cut dovetails inside the drawers, genuine age-related wear around keyholes and handles, and natural wood shrinkage along panel joins. Original brass hardware and period key escutcheons also indicate authenticity.

A warm mahogany chest serves as a grounding focal point in an entryway or bedroom when paired with neutral paint colours. Grounding the rich timber tones with modern stoneware ceramics, abstract framed artwork, or a contemporary mirror creates a balanced look.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying and veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year to maintain the protective finish and natural patina.
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