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Antique Mahogany Bank of Drawers with Original Shell Pulls & Label Holders, C.1910
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Antique Mahogany Bank of Drawers with Original Shell Pulls & Label Holders, C.1910

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Whites Antiques
Description

Mahogany bank of drawers, c.1910, with twelve drawers, original shell pulls and label holders - compact, characterful, practical and full of early 20th‑century charm.

Why We Love This … This is the kind of piece that quietly earns its place in a room - full of irresistible early‑20th‑century character and utilitarian charm. Compact, beautifully made, with twelve drawers, each with its original shell pull and label holder give it a quietly authoritative presence - the sort of cabinet that once kept a workplace running smoothly and now brings warmth and order to a modern interior.

The mellow mahogany patina softens the form beautifully, and the compact footprint makes it endlessly useful. It’s practical, characterful, and full of the quiet dignity that only well‑made working furniture carries.

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Circa 1910

• Origin: England

• Style: Early 20th‑century utilitarian/bank, library, or office storage

• Materials:

• Solid mahogany

• Original metal shell‑form pulls

• Original label holders

• Dimensions: H: 110cm (43.3") | W: 72cm (28.3") | D: 43cm (16.9")

• Condition:

• Good antique condition

• Warm, attractive aged patina to the mahogany

• Surface wear consistent with age and use

• All drawers run smoothly

• Structurally sound and ready for everyday use

• Notable Details:

• Twelve individual drawers

• Original shell pulls with lovely aged character

• Original label holders - a rare survival

• Warm, mellow mahogany patina

• Excellent storage in a compact footprint

• Decorative Appeal:

• A handsome, quietly authoritative and functional piece that brings warmth, texture, and a sense of history to any interior

• Versatility:

• Perfect for a study, hallway, craft room, office, or shop display - anywhere that needs stylish, compact storage

• Collectibility:

• Authentic early 20th‑century banks of drawers with original hardware are increasingly sought after for both decorative and practical use

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated these Mahogany Bank of Drawers to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223468
Dealers Internal Reference
AG051
Dealers Notes

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Description
Mahogany bank of drawers, c.
1910, with twelve drawers, original shell pulls and label holders - compact, characterful, practical and full of early 20th‑century charm.
Whites Antiques

Why We Love This … This is the kind of piece that quietly earns its place in a room - full of irresistible early‑20th‑century character and utilitarian charm. Compact, beautifully made, with twelve drawers, each with its original shell pull and label holder give it a quietly authoritative presence - the sort of cabinet that once kept a workplace running smoothly and now brings warmth and order to a modern interior.

fig 1. An antique Edwardian dark mahogany bank of twelve drawers featuring brass shell cup handles and label holders.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Bank of Drawers with Original Shell Pulls & Label Holders, C.1910

The mellow mahogany patina softens the form beautifully, and the compact footprint makes it endlessly useful. It’s practical, characterful, and full of the quiet dignity that only well‑made working furniture carries.

fig 2. An antique Edwardian dark mahogany bank of twelve drawers featuring brass shell cup handles and label holders.
fig 2. Antique Mahogany Bank of Drawers with Original Shell Pulls & Label Holders, C.1910

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Circa 1910

• Origin: England

• Style: Early 20th‑century utilitarian/bank, library, or office storage

• Materials:

• Solid mahogany

• Original metal shell‑form pulls

fig 3. An antique Edwardian dark mahogany bank of twelve drawers featuring brass shell cup handles and label holders.
fig 3. Antique Mahogany Bank of Drawers with Original Shell Pulls & Label Holders, C.1910

• Original label holders

• Dimensions: H: 110cm (43.3") | W: 72cm (28.3") | D: 43cm (16.9")

• Condition:

• Good antique condition

• Warm, attractive aged patina to the mahogany

• Surface wear consistent with age and use

fig 4. An antique Edwardian dark mahogany bank of twelve drawers featuring brass shell cup handles and label holders.
fig 4. Antique Mahogany Bank of Drawers with Original Shell Pulls & Label Holders, C.1910

• All drawers run smoothly

• Structurally sound and ready for everyday use

• Notable Details:

• Twelve individual drawers

• Original shell pulls with lovely aged character

• Original label holders - a rare survival

fig 5. An antique Edwardian dark mahogany bank of twelve drawers featuring brass shell cup handles and label holders.
fig 5. Antique Mahogany Bank of Drawers with Original Shell Pulls & Label Holders, C.1910

• Warm, mellow mahogany patina

• Excellent storage in a compact footprint

• Decorative Appeal:

• A handsome, quietly authoritative and functional piece that brings warmth, texture, and a sense of history to any interior

fig 6. An antique Edwardian dark mahogany bank of twelve drawers featuring brass shell cup handles and label holders.
fig 6. Antique Mahogany Bank of Drawers with Original Shell Pulls & Label Holders, C.1910

• Versatility:

• Perfect for a study, hallway, craft room, office, or shop display - anywhere that needs stylish, compact storage

• Collectibility:

• Authentic early 20th‑century banks of drawers with original hardware are increasingly sought after for both decorative and practical use

• Delivery is not included

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated these Mahogany Bank of Drawers to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223468
Dealers Internal Ref
AG051
Whites Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023

White's antiques collective is the perfect resource for both trade and private clients

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Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
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An antique Edwardian dark mahogany bank of twelve drawers featuring brass shell cup handles and label holders.
Antique Mahogany Bank of Drawers with Original Shell Pulls & Label Holders, c.1910
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A bank of drawers is a large storage unit featuring multiple individual drawers, historically utilised in offices, haberdasheries, and apothecaries during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for systematic filing.

Edwardian banks of drawers were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or pine, fitted with cast brass hardware including shell cup pulls and integrated label card holders.

Authentic turn-of-the-century pieces display dovetail jointing on the drawer boxes, original cast brass fittings with natural surface oxidisation, and wear patterns consistent with long-term functional use.

Position the piece in a home office, hallway, or living space as functional storage, pairing the deep wood tones with neutral walls and subtle contemporary accessories to highlight its structural form.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually, ensuring the brass hardware is kept free from abrasive cleaners to preserve its historic patina.
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