An authentic and beautifully proportioned George III period English oak chest of drawers, dating from the late 18th century (circa 1780). Crafted from solid oak, this piece exudes the rustic elegance and robust craftsmanship of classic Georgian provincial furniture.
Attractive Configuration: Features a highly desirable and visually balanced ''two short over four long'' drawer arrangement. This classic configuration offers versatile, practical storage while creating a timeless, balanced silhouette that suits both period homes and modern interiors. The drawers are graduated, i.e they get gradually bigger from top to bottom.
Period Details: Adorned with handsome, period-correct cast brass swan-neck handles, decorative backplates, and matching keyhole escutcheons.
Traditional Construction: Features hand-cut dovetail joints and thick, hand-sawn oak drawer linings, demonstrating the authentic 18th-century country craftsmanship of the era.
Classic Silhouette: Raised on its ori
...ginal structural bracket feet with a subtle thumb-molded edge to the top.
Condition:
Offered in honest, original country house condition. This chest has not been restored or stripped, allowing its genuine 240+ year history to shine through. As expected with a piece of this age, it features various marks, discolourations, and some separations in the oak timber. These characteristics form a rich, deep patination and a beautiful character that simply cannot be replicated by modern reproductions. Please use the pictures to help form the description.
Height 102.5 cm
Depth 57.5
Width 111
Opening hours:
Monday - Sunday 8.30 - 21.00 Seven Days.
By appointment only.
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1215109
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 102.5cm (40.4inches)Width is 111cm (43.7inches)Depth is 57.5cm (22.6inches)
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