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Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Worboys Antiques
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£925
Worboys Antiques

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Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Description

Mid 19th century burr walnut chest of four long drawers with serpentine fronts , raised on decorative shaped plinth with turned feet . The drawer depths are 14 cm .

Height

83 cm / 32 3⁄4"

Width

103 cm / 40 3⁄4"

Depth

50.5 cm / 20"

Good Condition Repolished

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Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211553
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378626
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Description
Mid 19th century burr walnut chest of four long drawers with serpentine fronts , raised on decorative shaped plinth with turned feet . The drawer depths are 14 cm .

Height

83 cm / 32 3⁄4"

Width

103 cm / 40 3⁄4"

fig 1. A mid-19th century burr walnut chest of four graduated drawers with a serpentine contoured front and brass drop handles.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Depth

50.5 cm / 20"

Good Condition Repolished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
50.5cm (19.88")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Chest to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211553
Dealers Internal Ref
378626
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A mid-19th century burr walnut chest of four graduated drawers with a serpentine contoured front and brass drop handles.
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Mid-19th century pieces typically feature rich burr walnut veneers applied over solid pine or oak carcases, showcasing distinctive figure patterns. Common design traits include serpentine or bow fronts, carved side corbels, dovetail drawer construction, and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons.

These chests were constructed using solid timber frameworkoften oak or pinecovered in thin slices of burr walnut veneer cut from tree growths with complex grain patterns. Secondary timbers inside the drawers typically consisted of solid pine, cedar, or oak.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and slight irregularities in the hand-cut veneer thickness. The underside and back panels will show natural wood shrinkage and historic tool marks appropriate to the era.

A Victorian walnut chest functions as a grounding focal point in contemporary bedrooms, entryways, or living rooms. Contrast its warm wood tones and curved silhouette against neutral walls, paired with modern abstract artwork or minimalist lighting.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the chest away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent the wood veneer from drying, cracking, or lifting.
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