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A Fine Early George II Walnut Chest of Drawers of Small Proportions
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A Fine Early George II Walnut Chest of Drawers of Small Proportions

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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A fine and rare early 18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers of Small proportions having four long drawers with brushing slide. Matched figured Walnut and burr walnut veneers throughout with fine feather banding. The Chest is a superb light colour that glows. All the clean original drawer linings and back boards are made in oak. Handles replaced through the same holes with good period examples, escutcheons are original.

A beautiful example made in the George II period. Circa 1735.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201559
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A fine and rare early 18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers of Small proportions having four long drawers with brushing slide. Matched figured Walnut and burr walnut veneers throughout with fine feather banding. The Chest is a superb light colour that glows. All the clean original drawer linings and back boards are made in oak. Handles replaced through the same holes with good period examples, escutcheons are original.

A beautiful example made in the George II period. Circa 1735.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201559
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An early George II burr walnut chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles, a brushing slide, featherbanding, and bracket feet.
A Fine Early George II Walnut Chest Of Drawers Of Small Proportions
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An early George II burr walnut chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles, a brushing slide, featherbanding, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut Veneer, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brushing slide, Brass batwing handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This early George II chest of drawers dates from the 18th century, specifically around 1735, and exhibits small proportions. It is constructed from matched figured walnut and burr walnut veneers over oak drawer linings and back boards, finished in a warm brown colour with fine feather banding. The piece incorporates a pull-out brushing slide beneath the top surface, four graduated long drawers, original key escutcheons, and period replacement brass batwing drop handles. Distinctive visual details include intricate veneer grain patterns, shaped bracket feet, and brass keyhole escutcheons. The furniture measures 82 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, making it suited for placement in a hallway, bedroom, or living room as a storage unit. In a contemporary home, this chest functions well as a decorative storage chest or bedside chest in a traditional bedroom or study. The compact size allows it to fit into smaller alcoves or entrance halls while providing practical surface area and drawer space for daily use. The rich burr walnut grain and warm timber tones complement classic English country house interiors or traditional period settings. Placed against a neutral wall, the piece serves as a focal point that highlights craftsmanship from the George II era without dominating the room.

FAQs

Early George II walnut furniture, dating from around 1727 to 1740, is characterised by rich figured veneers, crossbanded and featherbanded borders, compact classical proportions, and sturdy bracket feet prior to the widespread dominance of mahogany.

Pieces were typically constructed using a pine or oak carcase veneered with cut walnut or burr walnut panels, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, and cast brass drop handles with decorative backplates.

Authentic period chests exhibit uneven hand-planed timber surfaces, authentic age-related shrinkage splits along veneer seams, dark oxidisation within drawer interiors, and historic fixing holes for brassware.

An antique walnut chest serves as an effective contrast piece in contemporary schemes, positioned against neutral plaster or dark painted walls and paired with modern table lamps or oversized abstract artwork above.

Maintain walnut finishes by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax sparingly once or twice a year, while avoiding chemical cleaners that strip the natural patina from original brass hardware.
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