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A Good 19th Century Inlaid Chest of 5 Plus 2 Secret Drawer Chest of Drawers
Abersoch Antiques
for sale €644     $699
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Abersoch Antiques

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A Good 19th Century Inlaid Chest of 5 Plus 2 Secret Drawer Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

A well made 19th century oak inlaid chest of drawers; solid polished top with inlaid moulding above two secret cushion shape drawers above two & three graduated , crossbanded dovetailed drawers. Turned handles, inlaid diamonds to the frontage. Solid timber sides and back stood on splayed bracket foot. General usage wear as per photos, clean from a private property bought locally.

Dimensions:

118cm tall

108cm wide

47cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210186
Dealers Internal Reference
OAK COD J
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Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A well made 19th century oak inlaid chest of drawers; solid polished top with inlaid moulding above two secret cushion shape drawers above two & three graduated , crossbanded dovetailed drawers. Turned handles, inlaid diamonds to the frontage. Solid timber sides and back stood on splayed bracket foot. General usage wear as per photos, clean from a private property bought locally.

Dimensions:

118cm tall

108cm wide

47cm deep

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210186
Dealers Internal Ref
OAK COD J
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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A 19th-century medium brown oak chest of drawers featuring decorative inlay, secret frieze drawers, turned wooden knobs, and diamond escutcheons.
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Abersoch Antiques

Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
Verified Since Dec 2010
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Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
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Location: 10 Penlan Street, Pwllheli, North Wales, LL53 5DH, United Kingdom,
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A 19th-century medium brown oak chest of drawers featuring decorative inlay, secret frieze drawers, turned wooden knobs, and diamond escutcheons.
A GOOD 19TH CENTURY INLAID CHEST OF 5 PLUS 2 SECRET DRAWER CHEST OF DRAWERS
Ref: SA1210186
A 19th-century medium brown oak chest of drawers featuring decorative inlay, secret frieze drawers, turned wooden knobs, and diamond escutcheons.
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A 19th-century inlaid chest of drawers is a wooden storage unit featuring decorative timber patterns, known as marquetry or parquetry, set into the exterior surfaces. Popular throughout the Georgian and Victorian eras, these pieces often feature hidden frieze drawers alongside standard drawer configurations.

These chests were typically crafted from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints and wooden runners. Decorative elements frequently included contrasting timber inlay, turned wooden or brass handles, and bone or brass escutcheons.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-sawn dovetail joints with slight irregularities, solid wood drawer linings, and age-related wear to the finish. Look for hand-carved details, original lock mechanisms, and evidence of hand-tooling on the back panelling.

Place the chest against a neutral backdrop in a bedroom, hallway, or living space to highlight its rich timber tones and intricate inlay. Modern lighting, a mirror, or minimal ceramic vessels displayed on top create a balanced contrast between contemporary and antique elements.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber from warping or the inlay from drying out. Clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice a year to nourish the wood finish.
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