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Georgian Collectors Chest on Stand

19th century
Sold 17 October 2026 · John Howkins Antiques
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An unusual Sheraton period collectors chest on stand. The hinged top having a large inlaid oval in boxwood and ebony and lifts to reveal a well fitted lift out interior for small collectables etc. with storage space below. The figured mahogany front having the appearance of 4 graduated drawers of which 2 are real 2 are false with boxwood inlay and all retain their original brass pulls with working locks & key. The stand having a conforming false drawer joined by square tapering legs with further boxwood inlay and supported on spade feet. Condition- very good and original with carry handles to the sides. Dimensions:- Height…33.75’’/ 96cm. Width…20.5’’/ 52cm. Depth…12’’/ 30.5cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £50.

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Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Collectors Chest to the 1800s.

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SA1213324
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24818
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An unusual Sheraton period collectors chest on stand.
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The hinged top having a large inlaid oval in boxwood and ebony and lifts to reveal a well fitted lift out interior for small collectables etc.
John Howkins Antiques

with storage space below. The figured mahogany front having the appearance of 4 graduated drawers of which 2 are real 2 are false with boxwood inlay and all retain their original brass pulls with working locks & key. The stand having a conforming false drawer joined by square tapering legs with further boxwood inlay and supported on spade feet. Condition- very good and original with carry handles to the sides. Dimensions:- Height…33.75’’/ 96cm. Width…20.5’’/ 52cm. Depth…12’’/ 30.5cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £50.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Collectors Chest to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213324
Dealers Internal Ref
24818
John Howkins Antiques
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany collectors chest featuring five graduated drawers with brass rosette handles, resting on a stand with square tapered legs. SOLD14 MIN AGO

Georgian Collectors Chest on Stand

Archive II A Georgian mahogany collectors chest featuring five graduated drawers with brass rosette handles, resting on a stand with square tapered legs. View II
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A Georgian mahogany collectors chest featuring five graduated drawers with brass rosette handles, resting on a stand with square tapered legs.
Georgian Collectors Chest on Stand
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A Georgian mahogany collectors chest featuring five graduated drawers with brass rosette handles, resting on a stand with square tapered legs.
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  • ObjectCollectors Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Brass rosette knobs, Inlaid square tapered legs, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

This Sheraton period collectors cabinet stands on four square tapered legs with spade feet and delicate boxwood stringing. The warm brown timber features rich flame mahogany veneer across the front, complemented by brass rosette knobs, bone keyhole escutcheons, and five graduated drawers containing working locks. The upper section lifts via a hinged top to access a fitted interior designed for small artefacts. Measuring 96 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep, this compact cabinet functions effectively in a gentleman's library, a study, or a hallway corner. It provides secure storage for stamps, coins, or miniature collections while adding a traditional period accent to contemporary interior spaces.

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A Georgian collectors chest on stand is an 18th-century piece of furniture designed with multiple shallow drawers to hold personal items or scientific collections, supported by a separate raised frame with legs.

These cabinets were predominantly constructed using flame mahogany veneer, solid mahogany, and secondary woods like pine or oak for drawer linings, accented with brass hardware and bone escutcheons.

Period-correct pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass rosette or ring handles, boxwood line inlay, and evidence of hand-planed timber on the back panels and drawer bases.

Position the piece as a focal point in a hallway, home office, or reception room, pairing its dark mahogany tones against neutral walls to highlight the inlay details.

Regular dry dusting with a soft microfibre cloth combined with an annual application of beeswax polish maintains the wood finish and prevents drying out near central heating.
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