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Miniature George II Style Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers 20cm High
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Miniature George II Style Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers 20cm High

1900 - 1920
Description

This most pleasing and rare small miniature apprentice type chest of drawers is beautifully handmade and veneered in burr walnut with a book matched top finished with a cross banded edge in straight grain walnut, which matches the parting rails and sides.

This super miniature chest stands on ogee bracket feet and has a configuration of three long graduated drawers with three small ones above. They are all fitted with handmade brass swan necked handles with oval brass escutcheon plates.

The chest is made from a base timber of solid mahogany, as are the drawers and their linings, which are precisely made with hand nailed joints.

This beautiful miniature chest dates to the late 19th century/ early 20th century and is in untouched condition with the original surfaces, which show age, natural patina, and a mellow warm colour.

English, circa 1900

Height 20cm x width 22cm x depth 13cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Miniature Walnut Chest Drawers to the 1900s.

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SA1205358
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This most pleasing and rare small miniature apprentice type chest of drawers is beautifully handmade and veneered in burr walnut with a book matched top finished with a cross banded edge in straight grain walnut, which matches the parting rails and sides.
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This super miniature chest stands on ogee bracket feet and has a configuration of three long graduated drawers with three small ones above.
Robert Belcher Antiques

They are all fitted with handmade brass swan necked handles with oval brass escutcheon plates.

fig 1. A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale.
fig 1. Miniature George II Style Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers 20cm High

The chest is made from a base timber of solid mahogany, as are the drawers and their linings, which are precisely made with hand nailed joints.

This beautiful miniature chest dates to the late 19th century/ early 20th century and is in untouched condition with the original surfaces, which show age, natural patina, and a mellow warm colour.

English, circa 1900

Height 20cm x width 22cm x depth 13cm

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Miniature Walnut Chest Drawers to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205358
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale.

Miniature George II Style Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers 20cm High

Archive II A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View II
Archive III A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View III
Archive IV A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View IV
Archive V A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View V
Archive VI A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View VI
Archive VII A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View VII
Archive VIII A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View VIII
Archive IX A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View IX
Archive X A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View X
Archive XI A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View XI
Archive XII A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View XII
Archive XIII A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View XIII
Archive XIV A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View XIV
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Archive XX A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View XX
Archive XXI A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale. View XXI
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A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale.
Miniature George II style figured walnut chest of drawers 20cm high
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A miniature George II style chest of drawers crafted from figured walnut with brass drop handles, standing 20cm high beside a red apple for scale.
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  • ObjectMiniature Furniture
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge II Style
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured walnut veneer, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Crossbanded top
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This miniature George II style apprentice chest of drawers from 1900 is an English Country House piece made from figured walnut with a warm brown timber colour and brass hardware. The construction includes a book-matched top with a crossbanded edge, parting rails, sides, and ogee bracket feet, accompanied by handmade brass swing handles and oval escutcheon plates fitted across three small upper drawers and three long graduated drawers below. The exterior shows a mellow patina with original surfaces reflecting age and wear. Measuring 20 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, this diminutive piece functions well on a sideboard top, desk, or table in a living room, study, or hallway today. Cabinetmakers constructed these miniature chests as salesman samples or apprentice masterpieces, demonstrating fine joinery on a small scale. The burr walnut veneers cover a solid mahogany base timber, while the drawers feature hand-nailed linings. Placed within a modern interior, the chest provides compact display or storage for small curios, keys, and trinkets. The classic proportions and traditional English styling suit both period and contemporary rooms, sitting comfortably on larger furniture surfaces to add historical character to a display.

George II style miniature furniture reflects the proportions, decorative veneers, and craftsmanship of mid-eighteenth-century English cabinetmaking on a reduced scale. These pieces were historically crafted as cabinetmakers samples, apprentice pieces, or luxury items for dollhouses and private collections.

Miniature walnut chests typically feature figured walnut or burr walnut veneers laid over oak or pine carcases, often incorporating crossbanded borders and stringing. Construction details frequently mirror full-sized furniture, including miniature dovetail joints, solid wooden drawer bottoms, and cast brass hardware.

Key design features include balanced Georgian proportions, crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles on shaped backplates, and bracket feet. Examining hand-cut dovetails inside drawers, authentic historical oxidisation on wood surfaces, and period-appropriate brassware helps determine construction techniques.

A miniature walnut chest functions well as a tabletop organiser on a desk, a jewellery storage cabinet, or a decorative object on a sideboard or bookshelf. Positioning it alongside modern ceramics or framed botanical prints creates an engaging juxtaposition of scale and texture.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to preserve the veneer finish. Avoid placing the item in direct sunlight, near central heating sources, or in high-humidity areas to prevent veneer lifting and wood movement.
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