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George III Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

Late C18th well figured mahogany of good pale colour and figure, fitted 2 short drawers over 5 long graduated drawers with swan neck handles, raised on ogee bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the 1800s.

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SA1210363
Description
Late C18th well figured mahogany of good pale colour and figure, fitted 2 short drawers over 5 long graduated drawers with swan neck handles, raised on ogee bracket feet.
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this George III Mahogany Chest to the 1800s.

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SA1210363
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With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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A George III mahogany tall chest of drawers featuring two short over five long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
George III mahogany tall chest of drawers
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George III furniture, spanning from 1760 to 1820, is characterised by classical proportions, high-grade timber, and functional elegance. Chests of drawers from this era often feature graduated drawer heights, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet, reflecting the influence of master designers such as Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite.

Traditional Georgian chests were built using hand-sawn secondary timbers, such as pine or oak, for drawer linings and backboards. Primary surfaces utilised solid or veneered mahogany joined with hand-cut dovetails, while brass keyhole escutcheon plates and swan-neck handles were standard hardware fitments.

Authentic period chests exhibit signs of hand tools, including uneven hand-cut dovetail joints and circular or straight pit-saw marks on secondary wood. Look for natural timber shrinkage around drawer bases and original mortise-and-tenon construction without modern screws or machine-cut elements.

A tall mahogany chest functions well in contemporary bedrooms or hallways by pairing rich timber grain against neutral or dark saturated paint walls. Contrast the historical silhouette with minimal modern table lamps, modern artwork, or simple ceramic vessels placed on the top surface.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually in small amounts. Position the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme changes in humidity to prevent wood movement, cracking, or veneer lifting.
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